What does overblown mean?
Overblown means Of exaggerated importance; too heavily emphasized, hyped, etc..
Overblown
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Of exaggerated importance; too heavily emphasized, hyped, etc..
Definitions by Sense
- Of exaggerated importance; too heavily emphasized, hyped, etc.
- past participle of overblow
Example Sentences
They went all that way just to be in some overblown conference?
Synonyms for overblown
Antonyms for overblown
Related Words
Word Forms
- more overblown
- most overblown
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for overblown?
Common synonyms include inflated, portentous, pretentious, grandiloquent.
What is the opposite of overblown?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use overblown in a sentence?
They went all that way just to be in some overblown conference?
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