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

Drake called the antisemitism report “deeply troubling” and touted the university’s new systemwide office of civil rights that is dealing with discrimination across campuses.

From Los Angeles Times

In announcing his choice of the “courageous and patriotic” Hegseth for the top defense job, Trump again touted his self-described policy of “peace through strength” — deterrence underpinned by a willingness to use military force when necessary.

From Los Angeles Times

The company touted the trips in a news release days after Trump won another term.

From Salon

Mr Curyer, an Australian-born businessman, credits this to a changing attitude that began soon after Microsoft founder Bill Gates touted nuclear energy as “ideal for dealing with climate change” in 2018.

From BBC

But he, too, had to significantly scale back his sending and investment plans - touted as the Build Back Better package - after opposition from one of his own senators.

From BBC

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