English · Word Candidate

overly

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To an excessive degree.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Quá mức

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Adverb

Parents can be overly protective of their children.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To a high degree; very.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Quá mức, rất

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Adverb

I'm not overly enthusiastic about meeting him.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “overly” mean?

To an excessive degree.

Is “overly” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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