Overpraise — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˌō-vər-ˈprāz/ (verb) /ˈō-vər-ˌprāz/ (noun) over·praise

Meaning & Definition of Overpraise

Overpraise (verb)

  1. to praise (someone or something) to an excessive degree

Overpraise (noun)

  1. an excessive amount of praise

Overpraise (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. excessive praise

    "the piano instructor believes in encouraging her students but avoids any overpraise that might make them complacent"

    similar: adulation, blarney, butter, flannel (British), flattery, incense, soft soap, sweet talk, taffy
    related: allurements, blandishments, endearments, caresses, compliments, congratulations, felicitations, greetings, regards, respects, adoration, idolatry, worship, fawning, sycophancy, toadying, cajolement, cajolery, ingratiation, smarm, acclaim, applause, commendation, praise
    near: bad-mouthing, belittlement, depreciation, detraction, disparagement, put-down

Overpraise (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to praise too much

    "proud parents are likely to overpraise their children for their earnest efforts at making handicrafts"

    similar: adulate, belaud, blarney, butter up, flatter, hero-worship, honey, massage, puff, soft-soap, stroke
    related: blandish, cajole, coax, sweet-talk, wheedle, fawn, kowtow, suck (up to), toady, idolize, worship, eulogize, extol, laud, praise, applaud, commend, compliment, congratulate, felicitate, drool, gush, slaver, slobber, endear, ingratiate, court, romance, woo
    near: bad-mouth, belittle, decry, depreciate, disparage, put down

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Overpraise

The most common words with a similar meaning to Overpraise:

British: flannel
adulation, blarney, butter, flattery, incense, soft soap, sweet talk, taffy, adulate, belaud, butter up, flatter, hero-worship, honey, massage, puff, soft-soap, stroke

Related Words for Overpraise

allurements, blandishments, endearments, caresses, compliments, congratulations, felicitations, greetings, regards, respects, adoration, idolatry, worship, fawning, sycophancy, toadying, cajolement, cajolery, ingratiation, smarm, acclaim, applause, commendation, praise, blandish, cajole, coax, sweet-talk, wheedle, fawn

Near Antonyms of Overpraise

bad-mouthing, belittlement, depreciation, detraction, disparagement, put-down, bad-mouth, belittle, decry, depreciate, disparage, put down

Word Forms of Overpraise

Inflections: overpraised, overpraising

Origin & Etymology of Overpraise

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Overpraise

What does "Overpraise" mean?

"Overpraise" means to praise (someone or something) to an excessive degree. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to praise (someone or something) to an excessive degree. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Overpraise"?

Other words for "Overpraise" include adulation, blarney, butter, flannel, flattery, incense, soft soap and sweet talk. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Overpraise" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Overpraise"?

There are 70 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Overpraise". Common alternatives include adulation, blarney, butter, flannel, flattery, incense, soft soap, sweet talk, taffy and adulate.

How do you use "Overpraise" in a sentence?

Examples of "Overpraise" in a sentence: "the piano instructor believes in encouraging her students but avoids any overpraise that might make them complacent"; "proud parents are likely to overpraise their children for their earnest efforts at making handicrafts".

Is "Overpraise" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Overpraise" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Overpraise"?

"Overpraise" is pronounced /ˌō-vər-ˈprāz/ as a verb and /ˈō-vər-ˌprāz/ as a noun and divided into syllables as over·praise.

What is the origin of the word "Overpraise"?

First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Overpraise" meaning "excessive praise"?

When "Overpraise" (noun) means excessive praise, synonyms include adulation, blarney, butter, flannel, flattery and incense.