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Overblown

Verb / ˌəʊvɜ:ˈbləʊn / Another word for overblown — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

excessively inflated or pretentious

Synonyms & similar words

grandiloquent pompous portentous pontifical exaggerated inflated pretentious overdone overstated overplayed bloated hyperbolic bombastic grandiose ostentatious pompous showy fustian ornate flowery high-flown elaborate over-elaborate over-the-top

Example sentences

  1. The politician's overblown promises were not kept.
  2. The movie was criticized for its overblown special effects.
  3. She wore an overblown dress to the party.
  4. His overblown ego led to his downfall.
  5. The author's writing style was criticized for being overblown.

Quotes

  • 'I feel like I'm an average person who has had an overblown and sensationalized career', said Lady Gaga.
  • 'In the end, it's maybe not such a bad thing that journalists are overblown and overpaid. They're the only ones we've got', said Will Rogers.
  • 'The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are full of doubts, while the stupid ones are full of overblown confidence', said Charles Bukowski.

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