Touted Meaning in English

word · lemma: tout

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Definition

Described or promoted enthusiastically, often as being very good or valuable. Commonly used when something is praised or advertised publicly.

Usage & Nuances

Common in news and business to mean something is strongly promoted or praised, sometimes with a hint of exaggeration. Usually formal or neutral. Typical phrases: 'much-touted product', 'touted as the next big thing'. Not used for casual personal praise.

• Spanish: promocionado - elogiado - proclamado
• Portuguese (BR): divulgado - promovido - elogiado
• Portuguese (PT): divulgado - promovido - elogiado
• Chinese (Simplified): 吹捧 - 宣传 - 推崇
• Chinese (Traditional): 吹捧 - 宣傳 - 推崇
• Hindi: प्रशंसा किया गया - बढ़ा-चढ़ाकर पेश किया गया
• Arabic: روّج له - مدح علناً
• Bengali: প্রচারিত - প্রশংসিত - তুলে ধরা
• Russian: рекламируемый - расхваливаемый - продвигаемый
• Japanese: 宣伝された - 評価された
• Vietnamese: được quảng bá - được ca ngợi
• Korean: 홍보된 - 찬사를 받은
• Turkish: övgüyle tanıtılan - çokça övülen
• Urdu: تعریف شدہ - سراہا گیا
• Indonesian: dipromosikan - digembar-gemborkan - dipuji

Example Sentences

The new smartphone was heavily touted before its release.

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The film was touted as a masterpiece by critics.

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Scientists have touted the benefits of regular exercise.

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This diet is being touted as the easiest way to lose weight.

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The city was touted as a top travel destination last year.

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Their product is often touted as a game-changer in the industry.

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