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Uncommonoverly
The correct spelling is overly.
How to pronounce overly
adjective
Say it like: Ove-rlee
The correct spelling is overly. Superficial; not thorough; careless, negligent, inattentive. For example: "Parents can be overly protective of their children."
Usage Examples
“Parents can be overly protective of their children.”
Meanings
adjective
- 1.Superficial; not thorough; careless, negligent, inattentive.
- 2.Having a sense of superiority, haughty.
- 3.Excessive; too great.
adverb
- 1.To an excessive degree.
- 2.Superficially.
- 3.Carelessly, without due attention.
- 4.With a sense of superiority, haughtily.
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