In the process it dumbs everything down. Real achievement or when it is really deserved becomes ordinary and loses impact.
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You need more context. As it stands, there are probably many words that will work. Also, from the SWR tag:"This tag is for questions seeking a single word that fits a meaning. To ensure that your question is not closed as off-topic, please be specific about the intended use of the word. INCLUDE A SAMPLE SENTENCE demonstrating how the word would be used."– Cascabel_StandWithUkraine_Commented Mar 30, 2020 at 18:11
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1As both aspects of this type of behaviour are well taken into account in "Common term or single word for someone who is embarrassingly over-complimentary", mentioned in the preceding comment, this question appears to be a sure duplicate.– LPHCommented Mar 30, 2020 at 18:52
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1"Someone who praises or thanks others all the time when it is no big deal" ... polite– GEdgarCommented Mar 31, 2020 at 20:28
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You seem to be expressing an opinion and asking users to agree with you rather than asking about a word.– CJ DennisCommented Mar 31, 2020 at 23:36
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Yes,but this is unfortunate. I thought I would show what the effect would be and it might then help narrow down a suitable word or phrase.– user59727Commented Apr 3, 2020 at 15:35
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I like the word obsequious, in this sense:
- Servilely or meanly attentive; compliant to excess; cringing; fawning; as, obsequious flatterer, parasite.
Such superfluous praise can be referred to as being Over the Top.
The polite response that attempts to tamp it down would be; You are too kind.
