overblown

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adjective (1)

over·​blown ˌō-vər-ˈblōn 

: past the prime of bloom

overblown roses

overblown

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adjective (2)

1

: excessively large in girth : portly

2

: inflated entry 1

overblown claims

overblown rhetoric

also : pretentious

Synonyms of overblown

Adjective (2)

• exaggerated
• inflated

Examples of overblown in a Sentence

Adjective (2)

overblown predictions of financial calamity after the company had one bad quarter

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The frank discussion led to some fascinating exchanges between those who fear existential risk from the technology and those who suggest the whole thing is an overblown distraction from the real issues. — Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 27 Oct. 2026

The panel exceeds 100% sRGB, as many OLED monitors do, which can occasionally result in an overblown image. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2026

Although supporters say the fear that billionaires will flee the state are overblown, the ultrawealthy have made moves to potentially avoid paying the tax or are funding campaigns to defeat it. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Ackman said that any concerns around Netflix's content library are overblown when considering the strength of its management team and its engagement with users. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

blow entry 3

Adjective (2)

blow entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

circa 1625, in the meaning defined above

Adjective (2)

1864, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for overblown

• acetone
• anglophone
• baritone
• bourguignon
• buspirone
• chaperon
• chaperone
• cobblestone
• collarbone
• cornerstone
• cortisone
• dictaphone