Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overblown
Adjective
/ˈoʊvərˌbloʊn/
Definition
Exaggerated or inflated beyond the normal or reasonable level.
Examples
- The overblown criticism of the movie made it seem worse than it actually was.
- His overblown expectations led to disappointment.
- She had a tendency to make overblown statements about her achievements.
Meaning
To describe something that has been made to seem more extreme or important than it actually is. It often refers to claims or situations that are dramatized or embellished.
Synonyms
- Exaggerated
- Inflated
- Overstated
- Magnified
- Hyperbolic
