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Term: too-good-to-be-true

Definition:

Used to describe something that is so impressive or attractive that it is difficult to believe it is real or genuine.

Part of Speech:

• Adjective

Senses:

1. Unbelievably excellent or extraordinary.
2. Suspiciously perfect or ideal.

Usages:

1. In a popular sense:

• This too-good-to-be-true deal on the brand new smartphone is hard to resist! [Amazon Search]
• Lucy's promotion seems too-good-to-be-true, but she deserved every bit of it. [Amazon Search]
• The vacation package offers such luxurious accommodations that it sounds too-good-to-be-true. [Amazon Search]

2. In a local sense:

• People in this small town are always skeptical of too-good-to-be-true promises made by salespeople. [Amazon Search]
• The locals were skeptical when they heard about the too-good-to-be-true magic show coming to town. [Amazon Search]
• She never falls for too-good-to-be-true schemes people try to pull in this community. [Amazon Search]