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- [oh-ver-blohn]
- /ˈoʊ vərˈbloʊn/
- /ˌəʊ.vəˈbləʊn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [oh-ver-blohn]
- /ˈoʊ vərˈbloʊn/
Definitions of overblown word
- adjective overblown (of a flower) past the stage of full bloom; more than full-blown: an overblown rose. 1
- verb overblown past participle of overblow. 1
- verb with object overblown to give excessive importance or value to: to overblow one's own writing. 1
- verb with object overblown to overinflate. 1
- verb with object overblown to blow over the surface of, as the wind, sand, or the like: dead leaves overblowing the yard. 1
- verb with object overblown to blow (a wind instrument or an organ pipe) in such a way as to produce overtones. 1
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Origin of overblown
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600; over- + blown1
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Parts of speech for Overblown
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
overblown popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
overblown usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for overblown
adjective overblown
- exaggerated — That has been described as greater than it actually is; abnormally increased or enlarged.
- overdone — past participle of overdo.
- excessive — More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.
- unrestrained — not restrained or controlled; uncontrolled or uncontrollable: the unrestrained birthrate in some countries.
- immoderate — not moderate; exceeding just or reasonable limits; excessive; extreme.
Antonyms for overblown
adjective overblown
- understated — restrained in design, presentation, etc.; low-key: the understated elegance of the house.
- unassuming — modest; unpretentious.
- underrated — to rate or evaluate too low; underestimate.
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