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overblown

Prononciation : [oʊvərˈbloʊn]

Mot

Contexte : « 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?

Contexte : « 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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