1. praising someone or something excessively or more than is deserved
Usage: present participle of overpraise

1. the act of praising someone or something excessively
Usage: gerund form

Examples

• The teacher was overpraising the student’s mediocre essay.
• Critics accused the media of overpraising the celebrity’s performance.
• Overpraising children can sometimes harm their development.
• The coach avoided overpraising his team after their easy victory.
• Her overpraising of the restaurant made us expect too much.
• Parents should balance encouragement with honest feedback instead of overpraising.
• The book received mixed reviews, with some critics overpraising its originality.