puffery
/ˈpʌf.ər.i/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.
- 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
- pufferies plural form
- pufferies' possessive plural form
- puffery's possessive singular form