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overblown

Pronunciation: [oʊvərˈbloʊn]

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Learn how to use overblown in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

The movie's special effects looked overblown but were still fun to watch.

Example

Her description of the event wasn't overblown; it was a simple gathering.

Example

Do you think his reaction to the news was overblown?

Context: “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.

Example

Her excitement about the surprise party was simply overblown, but it showed how much she cares.

Example

His disappointment in losing the game was not overblown; he took it very well.

Example

Was her response to the news overblown or justified?

How to pronounce overblown

Pronunciation: [oʊvərˈbloʊn]

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