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built-up

Built up describes someone or something that has been put onto a pedestal, or that has been made to seem as if it is going to be wonderful or great. (adjective)

An example of built up expectations are when a child believes his Christmas morning will be perfect.

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See built-up in Webster's New World College Dictionary

See built-up in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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