touted

[tou-tid]

adjective

1. boastfully or vigorously described, advertised, or promoted, especially in a persistent or annoying way.

   The service cut will eliminate over 8,000 jobs, just when the government is priding itself on its much touted Economic Action Plan for job creation.

2. Horse Racing.,  (of a horse in a particular race) described to bettors in terms of its chances of winning, especially for a fee.

   Rain can be a kind of wild card that allows a lightly touted horse to steal an upset win in a race.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of tout.

Word History and Origins

Origin of touted¹

tout ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Mexico, often touted as a cheap retirement destination, now asks for proof of $4,185 monthly guaranteed income or $69,750 in savings for its temporary visa.

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Twenty of those belonged to the right people, 35 were touted tickets and the rest did not return to the ticket office to get the situation rectified.

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Yugandhar said India was a proud country and touted its new lab for reading black boxes in Delhi.

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“These bands were messy, loud, indie, real and somehow still innovative,” Frank adds of the 30th anniversary show, which is being touted as a Vol.

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They aim to head off future requirements touted by safety advocates and argue instead for advancing autonomous vehicle technology.

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