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Vaunted

usgb/ˈvɔːntɪd/Volume
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Overstatement Warning

Be cautious, 'vaunted' may indicate that the praise could be more than deserved, suggesting skepticism or doubt.

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Despite the vaunted benefits, the product did not perform as expected.
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Potential Irony

'Vaunted' can be used ironically to critique something that has been overly praised without merit.

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His vaunted singing talent was met with groans, not applause.
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Negative Implication

The word sometimes carries a negative connotation, hinting that the praise is annoying or unnecessary.

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The critics were tired of the director's vaunted innovations.
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