overpraise
Americanverb (used with object)
noun
Etymology
Origin of overpraise
1350–1400; Middle English overpreisen (v.); see over-, praise
Example Sentences
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Even last year,, external Chappell, rarely one to overpraise English batting, grouped Crawley with Root and Harry Brook as England's key Ashes batters.
From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025
Maybe the highest compliment came from Bob Gibson, never one to overpraise: “As a rule, I’m reluctant to express admiration for hitters, but I make an exception for Frank Robinson.”
From Washington Times • Dec. 29, 2019
This manages to both overpraise and insult his team all at once, very impressive.
From The Guardian • Dec. 9, 2015
Still, I don’t want to overpraise the device.
From Slate • May 17, 2013
The Master said, Of the men that I meet, whom do I cry down, whom do I overpraise?
From The Sayings Of Confucius by Lyall, Leonard Arthur
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