overpraise

transitive-verb
UK: /ˌəʊvəˈpreɪz/
US: /ˌoʊvərˈpreɪz/

  1. To praise someone or something too much, often in a way that is not sincere or deserved.

    1. Don't overpraise him, he's still learning the ropes.
    2. Critics tend to overpraise films directed by well-known figures, ignoring flaws.

Synonyms

exaggerate flatter extol compliment
overpraise noun

  1. The act of giving excessive praise.

    1. The overpraise made her feel uncomfortable.
    2. Such overpraise can be detrimental to a student's development and learning process.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "overpraise" is /ˌəʊvəˈpreɪz/ in British English and /ˌoʊvərˈpreɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "overpraise": exaggerate, flatter, extol, compliment.

Example usage of "overpraise": "Don't overpraise him, he's still learning the ropes.". More examples on the page.