overpraise

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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

Mayan mothers don’t overpraise, and their kids retain internal motivation much better?

From Slate • Mar. 6, 2021

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

It would not be possible for any man to overpraise the glories and beauties of Florence in those days.

From The God of Love by McCarthy, Justin H. (Justin Huntly)