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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishMade to sound bigger, worse, or more dramatic than it really is.
Common pairings
overblown claims
overblown reaction
wildly overblown
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more overblown
- Superlative
- most overblown
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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.
