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What does far-fetched mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word far-fetched? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. (obsolete) Brought from far away.
  2. Not likely; difficult to believe
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This extravagant praise, moreover, takes the form of far-fetched metaphors, antitheses, hyperboles, superlatives, elaborate syntax, etc.
I find that the opposition to this bill is far-fetched, to the point of being ridiculous.
The steady improvement in records of all sporting events may, at first glance, look like biological evolution at work, but that is far-fetched.
It might sound far-fetched but some people, especially powerful people, will go to any lengths to get what they want.
For Shanghai gourmets, the prospect of being able to enjoy authentic Egyptian food has always sounded a bit far-fetched.
Christine's acceptance by a haughty lady gallerist on the basis of a goofy videotape monologue seems a bit far-fetched.

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