Fully and Overly

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Fully adverb - To a full extent or degree.

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Overly and fully are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Overly" instead an adverb "Fully".

Nearby Word: full

Overly adverb - Beyond a normal or acceptable limit.

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Fully and overly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fully" instead an adverb "Overly".

He's fully into the art, and hates the cartoon ninjas that have overly bright flame-patterned outfits or that spell it with a "z" at the end.

Source: Toys / Uglydolls
Unlike many male developers, his female characters are all fully developed and are believeable, not just dainty or overly busty damsels.

Source: Video Game / Wraith
To be perhaps overly fair, they fully expect to be killed for their deeds, either by Barrayarans or their own countryman who aren't grateful for their actions.

Source: Evil Is Not Pacifist

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