overblown

¹ American  

[oh-ver-blohn] / ˈoʊ vərˈbloʊn /

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.

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verb

1. past participle of overblow.

overblown ² American  

[oh-ver-blohn] / ˈoʊ vərˈbloʊn /

adjective

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

   an overblown rose.

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overblown British  

/ ˌəʊvəˈbləʊn /

adjective

1. overdone or excessive

2. bombastic; turgid

   overblown prose

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

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Etymology

Origin of overblown¹

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

Origin of overblown¹

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

Example Sentences

Some say the driver shortage concerns are overblown and that there are enough U.S. citizens to meet the demand for drivers if they are given sufficient training and salaries.

From Los Angeles Times

So far, worries of a widespread boycott of U.S. assets appears overblown.

From MarketWatch

With that upside potential, Thill sees an attractive risk-reward balance for shares at current prices and views the selloff as overblown.

From MarketWatch

I asked him about Israeli claims that attacks by settlers were overblown.

From BBC

A spokesperson for Sultana said "briefings of possible liabilities are overblown," but added "all remaining funds will be transferred to Your Party once the company's costs and liabilities are settled in full".

From BBC

Related Words

• disproportionate
• inflated
• pretentious
• superfluous