overpraise

[ oh-ver-preyz ]

verb (used with object)

, o·ver·praised, o·ver·prais·ing.

1. to praise excessively or unduly.

noun

1. excessive or undeserved praise.

Word History and Origins

Origin of overpraise¹

1350–1400; Middle English overpreisen (v.); over-, praise

Example Sentences

Andrews and others effuse about the film, which has its moments — including a famous eight-second sequence involving Andrews bearing her breasts — but “S.O.B.” feels overpraised.

From Salon

“He wrote thirteen more novels. All of them were overpraised.”

From Los Angeles Times

The theatrical hype machine needs a winner, but let’s not hold the way “Kimberly Akimbo” has been overpraised against it.

From Los Angeles Times

Maybe even 20 years, so as to weed out the overpraised clunkers, elevate the overlooked gems and ensure that the winners truly stand the test of time.

From Los Angeles Times

As the most overpraised player at the most overanalyzed position in sports, Mahomes is supposed to reach a point of public annoyance and second-guessing.

From Washington Post

Related Words

• exaggerate
• magnify
• overestimate
• oversell
• overvalue