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overrating


Meanings
  • Excessive evaluation or appreciation of something; an inflated or extravagant opinion.

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Rhymes
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Homophones
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overrate , overrated , overrates , overrating
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Etymology
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The term 'overrating' comes from the Old English word 'oferwraten', which literally means 'exceedingly or unduly decorated, embellished, or adorned'. Over time, the term evolved to refer specifically to an excessive or inflated evaluation or appreciation of something.


Related Concepts
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  1. overestimation: The act of estimating or evaluating something to be more than it actually is.

  2. overvaluation: The act of valuing or appraising something to be more than it is worth or the amount that someone is willing to pay for it.


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In various cultures, overrating has been used metaphorically to describe different phenomena. For instance, in ancient China, overrating was used to describe the phenomenon of giving excessive praise or flattery to someone in order to win their favor or influence them. In modern times, overrating has been used metaphorically to describe different phenomena in various fields such as literature, art, music, and philosophy. For instance, in literature, overrating has been used metaphorically to describe the excessive or inflated evaluation or appreciation of a literary work or a literary figure. In art, overrating has been used metaphorically to describe the excessive or inflated evaluation or appreciation of a work of art or an artistic style. In music, overrating has been used metaphorically to describe the excessive or inflated evaluation or appreciation of a musical work or a musical genre. In philosophy, overrating has been used metaphorically to describe the excessive or inflated evaluation or appreciation of an idea or a philosophical concept.

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