Sentences

overly in a sentence

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📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8

Definition

'OVERLY' means excessively or unduly, often to a degree that is considered inappropriate or unwarranted.

Sample Sentences

  1. Her overly cautious approach often prevents her from taking necessary risks.
  2. The movie was criticized for being overly dramatic, detracting from its message.
  3. He tends to be overly optimistic about the chances of success in difficult situations.
  4. She felt that the rules were overly restrictive and stifled creativity.
  5. They were overly concerned about what others thought, which affected their decisions.
  6. She tends to be overly critical of her own work.
  7. The movie was entertaining, but the plot was overly complicated.
  8. His overly confident demeanor made some people uncomfortable.
  9. I find that being overly cautious can sometimes hold us back from new experiences.
  10. The recipe called for overly ripe bananas to achieve the best flavor.