Overblown Meaning in English

word

US

ˌoʊvɝˈbɫoʊn

OH-ver-BLOHN

UK

ˌəʊvəblˈəʊn

OH-vuh-BLOHN

Definition

Something that is described as more important, impressive, or serious than it really is; excessively exaggerated.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used to criticize statements, opinions, or events portrayed as more significant than they really are. Common with negative or skeptical tone. Often found in news, reviews, and conversations about hype. Synonyms: exaggerated, inflated. Not used for physical size, but for description or importance.

• Spanish: exagerado
• Portuguese (BR): exagerado
• Portuguese (PT): exagerado
• Chinese (Simplified): 夸大的
• Chinese (Traditional): 誇大的
• Hindi: जरूरत से ज्यादा बढ़ा-चढ़ा कर बताया गया
• Arabic: مبالغ فيه
• Bengali: অতিরঞ্জিত - অতিরঞ্জনপূর্ণ
• Russian: разду́тый - преувеличенный
• Japanese: 大げさな - 誇張された
• Vietnamese: phóng đại - làm quá lên
• Korean: 과장된 - 부풀려진
• Turkish: abartılmış - şişirilmiş
• Urdu: ضرورت سے زیادہ بڑھا چڑھا کر پیش کیا گیا - مبالغہ آمیز
• Indonesian: berlebihan - dilebih-lebihkan

Example Sentences

The story in the news was overblown.

basic

Her reaction was a bit overblown.

basic

People say the danger is overblown.

basic

I think the hype about the new phone is totally overblown.

natural

That movie was good, but the reviews were pretty overblown.

natural

Honestly, the supposed scandal is just overblown nonsense.

natural