touted
adj.adj. described as being very good or important, especially by people trying to sell or promote it.
adj. highly praised or promoted, often as a means of persuasion or marketing. Participial adjective; frequently used attributively before a noun.
The touted benefits of the new diet never appeared.
The touted features of the latest smartphone failed to impress reviewers who found the hardware outdated.
Despite being the most touted candidate in the early stages of the election, his popularity waned as soon as the formal debates began.
Often follows a linking verb or precedes the noun it modifies; frequently paired with 'as' when describing a specific claim.
He touted as the bestHe was touted as the bestWhen describing how someone is perceived by others, the passive voice is required; 'touted' alone functions as an adjective or past participle.