overhearty

/ɒvərˈhɑːrti/

Definitions

1. adjective

excessive in warmth or cordiality; overeager to please

“The overhearty hostess made sure everyone felt welcome at the party.”

2. noun

an expression of enthusiastic but insincerely felt warmth or good will

“Her overhearty congratulations on my graduation felt more like an obligation than a genuine expression of happiness.”

Synonyms

  • obsequious
  • overfriendly
  • sycophantic

Antonyms

  • aloof
  • insincere
  • unfriendly