overblown

adjective

Definition of overblownnext
as in exaggerated
extended beyond normal or realistic bounds overblown predictions of financial calamity after the company had one bad quarter

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Recent Examples of overblown And the nutrition supplement market is notoriously rife with overblown claims and false advertising. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 7 July 2026 Fears of a glut may be overblown, a global energy consultant said, suggesting that full supply won’t return before 2027. — Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 6 July 2026 Both President Jed Hoyer and manager Craig Counsell suggested the media and fan reaction was overblown, and Hoyer said Friday that Bregman’s reputation should override any concerns from fans. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 While there’s some scientific support for the idea that finger movements can engage the brain, neurologists say assertions that daily pinky time can ward off dementia on its own are overblown. — Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for overblown
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overblown
  1. exaggerated
  2. inflated
Adjective
  • This pair gives you an even more exaggerated silhouette while looking elegant.
    — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Absolutely is still Abby, but an exaggerated, almost caricature of Abby, rather than a separate thing.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 2026
Definition of exaggerated
Adjective
  • The market for centers and forwards also became even more inflated because of the relative dearth of quality options.
    — Brendan Marks, New York Times, 26 July 2026
  • Check the tires regularly with a gauge to ensure that they are evenly inflated.
    — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 22 July 2026
Definition of inflated

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