overblown
Aussprache: [oʊvərˈbloʊn]
Wort
Kontext: „exaggeration“
(adjective) when something is made to seem much bigger or more important than it really is. It's like when someone tells a story, and they make it sound really amazing, even if it wasn't that exciting.
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The movie's special effects looked overblown but were still fun to watch.
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Her description of the event wasn't overblown; it was a simple gathering.
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Do you think his reaction to the news was overblown?
Kontext: „emotion“
(adjective) when someone expresses their feelings too strongly or dramatically. It's like when someone gets really upset about a small problem and makes it seem like a huge deal.
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Her excitement about the surprise party was simply overblown, but it showed how much she cares.
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His disappointment in losing the game was not overblown; he took it very well.
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Was her response to the news overblown or justified?
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