Examples of overly in a Sentence
These directions are overly complex.
She's overly sensitive to criticism.
They didn't seem overly concerned about the problem.
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While Dowdle’s absence was particularly notable, Canales isn’t overly concerned with the 1,000-yard rusher’s status for Saturday.
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Charlotte Observer, 30 Dec. 2025
For these and other safety reasons, skeptics in the industry allege that companies promising to deliver domestic robots in a matter of years are overly optimistic.
—James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Avoid cool or overly bright greens like chartreuse in bedrooms.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
Summer can be overly touristy, which means crowded beaches, landmarks, and restaurants, plus exorbitant prices.
—Sarah Souli, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
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Charlotte Observer, 30 Dec. 2025
For these and other safety reasons, skeptics in the industry allege that companies promising to deliver domestic robots in a matter of years are overly optimistic.
—James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Avoid cool or overly bright greens like chartreuse in bedrooms.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
Summer can be overly touristy, which means crowded beaches, landmarks, and restaurants, plus exorbitant prices.
—Sarah Souli, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overly
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“Overly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overly. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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