adv ·5 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In an overzealous way; with excessive zeal.

   "Critics say a law designed to keep medical information confidential is being overzealously applied."

Synonyms

All synonyms

carelesslydesperatelyfuriouslyhastilyhead over heelsheadfirst

Example

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"Critics say a law designed to keep medical information confidential is being overzealously applied."

Etymology

From overzealous + -ly.

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