adj

overblown

oh-vuh-BLOHN

Overblown (adj) means exaggerated or given far more importance than it deserves. Example: “The reviews called the film's special effects overblown and gimmicky.”

adj

Exaggerated or given far more importance than it deserves.

"The reviews called the film's special effects overblown and gimmicky."

"Reports of the scandal turned out to be overblown."

How to Use Overblown

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMade to sound bigger, worse, or more dramatic than it really is.

Common pairings

overblown claims overblown reaction wildly overblown

Word Forms

more overblown comparative, most overblown superlative

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “overblown” mean?

The word “overblown” means exaggerated or given far more importance than it deserves. In plain terms, made to sound bigger, worse, or more dramatic than it really is.

How do you pronounce “overblown”?

“Overblown” is pronounced oh-vuh-BLOHN (/ˌoʊ.vɚˈbloʊn/ in IPA).

How do you use “overblown” in a sentence?

Here is “overblown” used in a sentence: “The reviews called the film's special effects overblown and gimmicky.”

What part of speech is “overblown”?

“Overblown” is an adjective.