overpraise

/ˌəʊ.vəˈpreɪz/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌoʊ.vɚˈpreɪz/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌō-vər-ˈprāz/ (ame, mw)

overpraise — verb

  • overpraisepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • overpraises3rd person singular
  • overpraising-ing form
  • overpraisedpast simple

1. to speak about a person, product, or idea in a much more admiring way than is fa

1.動詞及物C1
釋義

to speak about a person, product, or idea in a much more admiring way than is fair or accurate.

例句

The ad overpraised the phone and hid its weak battery life.

object can be a product in advertising

Hugo overpraised the new intern after seeing only one report.

同義詞
  • hype

    more informal and often used for public excitement around products or events

  • glorify

    stronger and often suggests making something seem noble or admirable

  • flatter

    usually about praising a person to please them directly

反義詞
  • criticize

    focus on faults instead of giving approval

  • downplay

    make something seem less impressive rather than too impressive

文法句型

overpraise + person/thing

overpraise + small success/achievement

用法筆記

Often used when strong approval hides weaknesses or creates unrealistic expectations. Common objects are children, products, performances, and minor achievements.

常見錯誤

❌The ad overpraised about the game.
✅The ad overpraised the game.
💡'overpraise' takes a direct object, not 'about'.

overpraise — noun