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puffery

/ˈpʌf.ər.i/

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noun

C1formalcommon/ˈpʌf.ər.i/

uncountable

A noun referring to exaggerated or flattering praise, especially when used for promotional or advertising purposes.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее преувеличенную или льстивую похвалу, особенно используемую в рекламных или промо-целях.esSustantivo que denota un elogio exagerado o halagador, especialmente utilizado con fines publicitarios o promocionales. También se refiere a la práctica de alabar algo de manera excesiva o inflada sin información sustancial.frNom désignant un éloge exagéré ou flatteur, utilisé notamment à des fins publicitaires ou promotionnelles.deSubstantiv, das eine übertriebene oder schmeichlerische Lobpreisung bezeichnet, insbesondere zu Werbe- oder Verkaufszwecken; auch marktschreierische Anpreisung ohne konkrete Sachaussage.ptSubstantivo que designa elogio exagerado ou bajulatório, especialmente com fins publicitários ou promocionais, podendo também indicar linguagem pomposa e vazia.zh指夸大或奉承的赞扬,尤其用于广告或推销。arاسم يشير إلى المبالغة أو الإطراء في المدح، ولا سيما في السياقات الإعلانية والترويجية.

  1. Exaggerated praise C1 formal

    Excessive or exaggerated praise, especially used in advertising or promotion to make something seem better than it is.

    • The advertisement was full of puffery, claiming the product would solve all problems.
    • His speech was dismissed as mere puffery by the critics.
    • The company's claims were considered puffery rather than factual statements.

    ruНапыщенная похвалаespublicidad exageradafrÉloge exagéré (surtout publicitaire)deÜbertriebenes LobptPropaganda enganosazh夸大其词arمدح مبالغ فيه

    Synonyms: ballyhooblurbbuild upexaggerationhypeoverpraiseplug

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