adverb
English to Japanese Dictionary

overly Meaning in Japanese (overly 英語 意味)

あまりに
あまりに in English:overly
IPA:a.ma.ɾi.ni
Quick Answer • 要約

overly の日本語の意味は「あまりに」です。 (過度または不当な程度に、しばしば否定的なニュアンスを伴うさま。)

Definitions of Overly

  1. 1
    adverb
    あまりに

    To an excessive or immoderate degree, often implying a negative connotation.

    過度または不当な程度に、しばしば否定的なニュアンスを伴うさま。

Example Sentences

“He was overly concerned about the small details.”

彼は些細なことにあまりに気を遣いすぎていた。

“The new policy seems overly complicated.”

その新しい方針はあまりに複雑すぎるように思われる。

“Don't be overly critical of yourself.”

自分自身をあまりに批判しすぎないでください。

Synonyms (類語)

In English:

excessivelyundulyimmoderatelytoo much

Antonyms (対義語)

In English:

moderatelyslightlyinsufficiently

Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveoverdo
past participleoverdone
gerundoverdoing
adjectiveover
adverbovermuch

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

overly cautiouscollocation

Excessively careful or wary.

overly optimisticcollocation

Too hopeful about the future or the success of something.

overly sensitivecollocation

Easily offended or upset.