Overly
Overly adverb - Beyond a normal or acceptable limit.
Surprisingly and overly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Surprisingly" instead an adverb "Overly".
Surprisingly
Surprisingly adverb - In a surprising manner.
Overly and surprisingly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Overly" instead an adverb "Surprisingly".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- very and overly
- very and surprisingly
- greatly and overly
- greatly and surprisingly
- eminently and overly
- eminently and surprisingly
- uncommonly and overly
- uncommonly and surprisingly
- extremely and overly
- extremely and surprisingly
- rarely and overly
- rarely and surprisingly
- extra and overly
- extra and surprisingly
Both words in one sentence
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They are surprisingly well done and avoid becoming overly frustrating, possibly thanks to being brief (Cereza's regenerating health doesn't hurt either).
Source: Video Game / Bayonetta - While overly simplistic, this particular nugget of truth was surprisingly accurate.
Source: For Want Of A Nail / Fan Works -
It was surprisingly good at showing a message without getting overly Anvilicious.
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