overblown

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adjective (1)

over·blown ˌō-vər-ˈblōn

Synonyms of overblown next

: past the prime of bloom

overblown roses

overblown

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adjective (2)

: excessively large in girth : portly

: inflated

overblown claims

overblown rhetoric

also : pretentious

Examples of overblown in a Sentence

Adjective (2) overblown predictions of financial calamity after the company had one bad quarter

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Adjective

The concern over the common kitchen tools appears to have been overblown, all because of a mistake in the scientific study. —

Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024 Yet many, on reflection, feel the initial reaction was overblown. —

Callum Booth, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 The postelection drawdown in Eli Lilly may have been overblown as one close confidant to President-elect Donald Trump appears to support weight loss drugs, according to Bernstein. —

Alex Harring, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024 Faculty and administration should undertake aggressive social norming campaigns that highlight the fact that students want to discuss controversial topics and that fears of shunning and shaming are overblown. —

Manu Meel, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for overblown