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Definition of overblown

overblown

/ˌoʊvərˈbloʊn/
o · ver · blown
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• adjective

1

Made to seem more important, impressive, or serious than it really is; exaggerated or pretentious.

Example

"The media coverage of the minor diplomatic dispute was completely overblown."

2

Past the stage of full bloom and beginning to wither or lose petals (especially of a flower).

Example

"She trimmed the overblown roses from the garden bush so fresh buds could thrive."

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• Rhymes for overblown

• Nearby Words

overbig
overbill
overbite
overblown
overboard
overboil
overbook

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as the past participle of the verb overblow, combining the prefix over- and blow; the figurative sense of pretentious or exaggerated arose in the late 16th century from the image of something inflated with too much air or a flower past its prime.

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