overly Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adverb to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
    to a fault; excessively; too.
    • too big

WordNet


O"ver*ly adjective
Definitions
  1. Careless; negligent; inattentive; superfical; not thorough. Archaic Bp. Hall.
  2. Excessive; too much. R. Coleridge.
O"ver*ly adverb
Definitions
  1. In an overly manner. Archaic

Webster 1913