Vaunted
Adjective
UK
/ˈvɔːn.tɪd/
US
/ˈvɑːn.tɪd/
Definition
Highly praised or widely talked about, often with exaggeration.
Example
"The vaunted technology turned out to be less effective than promised."
"Despite its vaunted reputation, the restaurant was not impressive."
"Japan’s vaunted technology industry is admired all around the world."
Explanation
“Vaunted” means praised or talked about a lot, especially in a way that may be exaggerated. It is often used when something has been advertised or described as excellent, but sometimes it may not meet the high expectations. For example, a company’s vaunted new phone might be disappointing in real use. This word can show admiration or slight criticism depending on the context.