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overblown

 

[ ˈoʊvərˌbloʊn ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

exaggerated

Inflated or exaggerated beyond what is reasonable or necessary.

Synonyms

exaggerated, hyperbolic, inflated, overstated

Examples of usage

  • The media coverage of the event was overblown, making it seem like a much bigger deal than it actually was.
  • Her claims of success were overblown, as the reality was much more modest.
Context #2 | Adjective

overemphasized

Given undue prominence or importance.

Synonyms

exaggerated, inflated, overemphasized, overrated

Examples of usage

  • The importance of the issue was overblown, overshadowing other more pressing concerns.
  • The significance of his role in the project was overblown, as he actually had minimal impact.

Translations

Translations of the word "overblown" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exagerado

🇮🇳 अतिशयोक्तिपूर्ण

🇩🇪 übertrieben

🇮🇩 berlebihan

🇺🇦 перебільшений

🇵🇱 przesadzony

🇯🇵 誇張された (kochō sa reta)

🇫🇷 exagéré

🇪🇸 exagerado

🇹🇷 abartılı

🇰🇷 과장된 (gwajangdoen)

🇸🇦 مبالغ فيه

🇨🇿 přehnaný

🇸🇰 prehnaný

🇨🇳 夸大的 (kuādà de)

🇸🇮 pretiran

🇮🇸 ýkt

🇰🇿 асыра сілтенген

🇬🇪 გადაჭარბებული

🇦🇿 şişirdilmiş

🇲🇽 exagerado

Word origin

The word 'overblown' originated in the late 16th century, combining the prefix 'over-' with 'blown,' the past participle of 'blow.' It originally meant 'inflated' in a literal sense, referring to something filled with air. Over time, the meaning expanded to include the idea of exaggeration or hyperbole.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,669 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.