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vaunted

UK
/ˈvɔːntɪd/
US
/ˈvɔntɪd/

Translations

vauntedpast participle
UK
/ˈvɔːntɪd/
US
/ˈvɔntɪd/
Used as a past-participle adjective meaning ‘boasted about’.
vantéSouvent avec une nuance critique ou d’exagération.
The vaunted new technology failed to deliver the promised results.
La nouvelle technologie vantée n’a pas տվել les résultats promis.
Additional translations
encenséSurtout dans un registre soutenu ou journalistique.
Synonyms
prominent
renowned
lauded
famed
celebrated
boasted
esteemed
exalted
Antonyms
uncelebrated
unknown
obscure
unheralded
vauntverb

vaunted

Past Simple

vaunted
Past Simple
vaunted
Past Participle
vaunting
Gerund
UK
/vɔːnt/
US
/vɔnt/
vanterSe construit souvent de manière pronominale en français pour le sens « se vanter ».
He would often vaunt his achievements to anyone who would listen.
Il vantait souvent ses réussites à quiconque voulait l'entendre.
Synonyms
brag
boast
trumpet
show off
parade
flaunt
gloat
Antonyms
minimize
belittle
downplay
deprecate
vauntpast participle

vaunted

Used attributively as in 'the much-vaunted reforms'; functions as a past-participle adjective.
vantéSouvent avec une nuance péjorative quand quelque chose est présenté comme supérieur ou plus remarquable qu’il ne l’est réellement.
The much-vaunted security system failed on its first day.
Le système de sécurité tant vanté a échoué dès son premier jour.

Definitions

vauntedpast participle
Highly praised or boasted about, often excessively or undeservedly.
The vaunted new technology failed to deliver the promised results.
vauntverb
To boast or brag about something excessively.
He would often vaunt his achievements to anyone who would listen.
To display or describe something proudly and often excessively.
The brochure vaunts the resort's luxurious amenities.
vauntpast participle
Boasted about or widely praised, often more than deserved.
The much-vaunted security system failed on its first day.
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