How to Use overly in a Sentence

overly

adverb

• They didn't seem overly concerned about the problem.
• These directions are overly complex.
• She's overly sensitive to criticism.
• If the blondies are overly gooey in the center, give them more time to bake.
  — Emily Nabors Hall, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2023
• The shell of the comforter is somewhat soft, not overly stiff and starchy, and there’s no fluff to it at all.
  — Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2024
• Your bra should be snug but not overly tight, says Kendall.
  — Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 18 Aug. 2023
• The microfiber is soft but not overly hot, and can be thrown in the washing machine to clean.
  — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2023
• The truth is that the question is overly simple, and there's no good answer.
  — Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 8 Dec. 2023
• The problem isn’t that young people are overly stressed.
  — Allysia Finley, WSJ, 26 Nov. 2023
• Keep in Mind The belt clip is overly stiff and difficult to use one-handed.
  — Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2023
• The idea is for the shelf to not look overly curated, or like a retail display.
  — Ariel Okin, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2023
• But even there most scouts do not sound overly concerned.
  — Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2022
• The acting, which can get overly broad, is more variable.
  — Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
• The technique is not overly complex and has been done in the past with other vaccines.
  — Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2022
• Many drivers tend to overly rely on the system and check out.
  — Tom Krisher, Fortune, 7 May 2024
• Watch for flare-ups and make sure your chicken does not overly blacken.
  — Mackensy Lunsford, USA TODAY, 20 Aug. 2022
• On that day, Onishchuk wasn’t overly concerned that he hadn’t been paid yet.
  — Serhiy Morgunov, Washington Post, 8 July 2022
• The United States is the overly indulgent ally that ought to have stayed his heavy hand in Gaza.
  — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
• The flight screen is a little more confusing, but not overly so.
  — Christian De Looper, BGR, 1 June 2022
• The design is very streamlined but perhaps overly simple for the $120 price point.
  — Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2023
• My croc brown leather boots meshed with the brown of the corset, keeping the look connected without overly matching.
  — Nyla Stanford, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2023
• The pillow is firm, but not overly so, letting your head ease in, while still supporting the neck.
  — Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 3 Aug. 2022
• The earthy matcha is complemented so nicely by the sweet cold foam — but still, the drink isn’t overly sugary.
  — Ana Calderone, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024
• The sheets also didn’t become overly wrinkly after going through the wash—a nice plus.
  — Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
• Without being overly rigid, write out what the special time looks like.
  — Meghan Leahy, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
• Corn casserole should have a pudding-like texture in the center, but not be overly mushy.
  — Karen Schroeder-Rankin, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2023
• Instead, Herta took what the race brought him and fought (but not overly so) to regain the lead after Dixon snagged it at the start of the second stint.
  — Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 19 July 2022
• The design is very streamlined but perhaps overly simple for the $120 [list price] price point.
  — Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2023
• And even my sneaking out at night—my parents weren’t overly concerned about that.
  — Wendy Sheehan Donnell, PCMAG, 4 Feb. 2025
• Farrell is Jim, a single dad who’s overly involved in his daughter’s life.
  — Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025

Last Updated: 21 Feb 2025