overenthusiastic
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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But if Enrigue is perhaps overenthusiastic about his subjects, it is surely to his readers’ benefit.
From New York Times • Jan. 11, 2024
In a recently published book, Shirk argues that Xi’s centralized power and top-down pressure on officials pushes cadres toward overenthusiastic praise and over-compliance with Xi’s objectives, which can lead to policy mistakes.
From Washington Post • Oct. 16, 2022
In a statement, Green candidate Joan Grech apologised to her rival and the people of Storrington for what she said was "unacceptable behaviour" on the part of an "overenthusiastic volunteer".
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2022
The idea, however, “was an overzealous, overenthusiastic response to a brilliant discovery,” Sutherland says.
From Scientific American • Jun. 22, 2020
Ms. Holly shrugs, a frown clouding her face until Julie Zawacki, waving her hand like an overenthusiastic first grader, distracts her.
From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan
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