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vaunted

/ˈvɔːn.tɪd/
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vaunted Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Praised or boasted about extensively, especially in an exaggerated way that exceeds actual merit.

Example

"The software's much-vaunted security features failed to prevent the data breach."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Vaunted" (often paired with "much" or "highly") almost always carries a skeptical or ironic undertone, implying that the subject's reputation or praise is exaggerated and undeserved.

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• Nearby Words

vaulted
vaulter
vaulting
vaunted
vaupes
vaux
vax

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb "vaunt," which entered Middle English via Anglo-French "vaunter" from Late Latin "vanitare" (to boast), ultimately rooted in Latin "vanus" meaning "empty" or "vain."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vaunted. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vaunted
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