English Explanatory Dictionary

overliness

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The quality or state of being overly.
  2. Carelessness, inattentiveness, negligence.
  3. A sense of superiority; haughtiness.

Pronunciation

/ˈəʊvəlɪnəs/ /ˈoʊvəɹlɪnəs/

Word forms

overliness

Etymology

From overly + -ness.

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