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vaunted

 

[ หˆvษ”หntษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

often spoken

Vaunted refers to something that is highly praised or boasted about. It often carries a connotation of exaggeration or undue importance. This term implies that the subject has been the focus of much attention or acclaim, sometimes without deserving such merit. In many cases, the use of the term suggests a sense of skepticism regarding the claims being made.

Synonyms

acclaimed, boasted, celebrated, lauded, praised

Examples of usage

  • The vaunted technology failed to live up to expectations.
  • He is known for his vaunted skills in negotiation.
  • The vaunted benefits of the new policy turned out to be misleading.

Translations

Translations of the word "vaunted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น elogiado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคนเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gepriesen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terpuji

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธัะพะบะพ ะพั†ั–ะฝะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chwalony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็งฐ่ณ›ใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vanter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elogiado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถvgรผyle anฤฑlan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นญ์†ก๋ฐ›๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุจุฌูŽู‘ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vychvalovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chvรกlenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ—ๅˆฐ่ตžๆ‰ฌ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hvaljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ virtuรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐา›ั‚ะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™rif olunan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ elogiado

Etymology

The word 'vaunted' originates from the Middle English term 'vaunten,' which evolved from the Old French 'vanter,' meaning 'to boast' or 'to brag.' This, in turn, can be traced back to the Latin verb 'vantare,' a frequentative form of 'vincere,' which means 'to conquer.' The Latin word embodies the idea of proclaiming victory or superiority loudly and proudly. Over time, 'vaunted' has taken on a meaning that emphasizes not only boasting but also the potential doubt that comes along with such claims. The evolution of this word reflects cultural attitudes towards boasting and the inherent skepticism that can accompany overly ambitious declarations.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,600, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.