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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The ribbons trap the fruity dressing but aren’t overly saturated.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
The town of Arden, while overly chatty, has more to offer.
—ArsTechnica, 18 Apr. 2025
Some of Lear’s questions were too personal, some overly medical.
—Dan Ewen, Deadline, 18 Apr. 2025
These cookies aren’t overly sweet, which makes the glaze feel like a finishing touch rather than a sugar overload.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
The town of Arden, while overly chatty, has more to offer.
—ArsTechnica, 18 Apr. 2025
Some of Lear’s questions were too personal, some overly medical.
—Dan Ewen, Deadline, 18 Apr. 2025
These cookies aren’t overly sweet, which makes the glaze feel like a finishing touch rather than a sugar overload.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 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 22 Apr. 2025.
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