Overly and Slightly

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Overly

Overly adverb - Beyond a normal or acceptable limit.
Usage example: there's no need to be overly careful about the rough draft, since we'll polish it afterwards
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Slightly is an antonym for overly.

Slightly

Slightly adverb - By a very small margin.
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Overly is an antonym for slightly.
Nearby Word: slight
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