Words similar to overly

Example sentences for: overly

How can you use “overly” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

Conservative Charles Murray, for example, blames overly generous federal welfare benefits.
This correction guarantees that the nominal α is not exceeded, but is well known to be overly conservative in cases where tests are not independent.
"Differently interesting" sounds like naked pictures of someone in a wheelchair; "Provocatively Refreshing" implies an overly aggressive breath mint.
Other analysts point out, however, that if the economy is operating below the optimal saving rate, saving can rise without overly depressing market rates of return and, therefore, provide significant improvement to future incomes.
It is not: "In the latter Tang dynasty," says the wall panel, "Buddhist images tended to become more ponderous, fleshy, and overly ornate, completely departing from the slender and ethereal beauty characteristic of many sixth-century sculptures."