Overly

6 lettersadverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To an excessive or disproportionate degree, beyond what is normal or appropriate.

“She was overly cautious about the relatively minor risks involved.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

o·ver·ly

Related Words

Synonyms

excessivelytoo

Antonyms

insufficientlybarelyscarcely

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in -LY with OVER- base, contains two vowels and is a very recognisable word

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points, the Y ending adds value and -LY adverbs are common plays

Words Related to Overly

Words you can make from Overly

Shorter words formed from the letters in “overly”.

lover lovey levy lore lory love lyre orly over rely role rove very vole yore

Add a letter to make a longer word

7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “overly”.

flyover layover loverly

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