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over-hyped
 

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over-hyped

Definition: Exaggerated or excessively promoted in a way that surpasses its actual value or importance.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Senses:

  1. Describing something that has received excessive publicity or promotion, usually resulting in disappointment when it does not meet expectations.
  2. Describing a person or entity that creates exaggerated expectations or buzz around something.

Usage:

  1. The highly anticipated movie turned out to be over-hyped, failing to deliver the promised excitement.
  2. His over-hyped speeches made people believe he would solve all the problems, only to realize he had no concrete plans.

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