overblown

adjective

Pronunciation: ˌoʊvərˈbloʊn

Definition

Exaggerated or made to seem more important, significant, or impressive than is actually the case.

Examples

• The media's reaction to the minor technical glitch was completely overblown.

• He gave an overblown account of his achievements to impress the hiring manager.

• The project's initial promises turned out to be overblown once the actual results were published.

How to Use overblown

overblown sense of (collocation)

having an exaggerated feeling of something (usually importance or entitlement). — "He has an overblown sense of his own importance."

overblown rhetoric (collocation)

language that is too dramatic or flowery for the situation. — "The politician's speech was full of overblown rhetoric that failed to address the real issues."

Synonyms of overblown

Words with a similar meaning to overblown:

• big
• excessive
• exaggerated
• grandiose
• bombastic

Antonyms of overblown

Words with the opposite meaning to overblown:

• understated
• modest

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