Overblown

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvərˌbloʊn/

Definitions of overblown

adjective excessively inflated or exaggerated; overly dramatic or sensationalized

Example Sentences

A1 The movie was overblown with special effects.

A2 Her reaction to the news was a bit overblown.

B1 The media's coverage of the event was overblown and sensationalized.

B2 The politician's speech was criticized for being overblown and lacking substance.

C1 The artist's latest work was considered overblown by some critics, but praised by others for its boldness.

C2 The CEO's extravagant lifestyle was seen as overblown and out of touch with reality.

Examples of overblown in a Sentence

formal The media's coverage of the event was overblown and exaggerated.

informal I think all the hype around that movie was totally overblown.

slang The gossip about her new relationship is so overblown, it's ridiculous.

figurative His ego is so overblown, he thinks he's better than everyone else.

Grammatical Forms of overblown

• past tense: overblew
• plural: overblowns
• comparative: more overblown
• superlative: most overblown
• present tense: overblows
• future tense: will overblow
• perfect tense: have overblown
• continuous tense: is overblowing
• singular: overblown
• positive degree: overblown
• infinitive: to overblow
• gerund: overblowing
• participle: overblown

Origin and Evolution of overblown

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'overblown' originated from the combination of the prefix 'over-' meaning excessively or too much, and the word 'blown' which originally meant inflated or swollen.

Evolution of the word: Initially, 'overblown' was used in a literal sense to describe something that was excessively inflated or swollen. Over time, the word evolved to also describe something that is exaggerated, excessive, or overdone in a figurative sense.