"overzealously" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more overzealously [comparative], most overzealously [superlative]
Etymology: From overzealous + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|overzealous|ly}} overzealous + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} overzealously (comparative more overzealously, superlative most overzealously)
  1. In an overzealous way; with excessive zeal.
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