overblown

¹

[oh-ver-blohn]

adjective

1. overdone or excessive.

   overblown praise.

2. of unusually large size or proportions.

   a majestic, overblown figure.

3. overinflated; turgid; bombastic; pretentious.

   overblown prose.

verb

1. past participle of overblow.

overblown

²

[oh-ver-blohn]

adjective

1. (of a flower) past the stage of full bloom; more than full-blown.

   an overblown rose.

overblown

/ ˌəʊvəˈbləʊn /

adjective

1. overdone or excessive

2. bombastic; turgid

   overblown prose

3. (of flowers, such as the rose) past the stage of full bloom

Word History and Origins

Origin of overblown¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; over- + blown ¹

Origin of overblown²

First recorded in 1610–20; over- + blown ²

Example Sentences

But Prof Winters thinks those claims are overblown, pointing to major international efforts to preserve more and more digital and online internet.

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While the specific DeepSeek threat now seems overblown, the episode revealed a general sense of jitteriness about the uncertainty surrounding AI.

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Still, many investors argue that credit concerns are overblown, pointing to various measures that suggest that borrowers and lenders are both in decent shape.

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Perhaps AI one day will put an end to humanity External link but, for now, worries about its investment risks may be a bit overblown.

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He said he thinks the fear homeless people will spark large fires is overblown and he said he cooks with propane, not wood, which can easily spread embers.

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Related Words

• disproportionate 
• inflated 
• pretentious 
• superfluous