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OVERBLOWN

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Overblown.

Overblown - as an adjective satellite

Puffed up with vanity

Example: "A grandiloquent and boastful manner"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grandiloquentpompouspontificalportentous

Past the stage of full bloom

Example: "Overblown roses"

Overblown - as a verb

To cover with blossoms or flowers.

To blow over; pass over; pass away.

To blow hard or with much violence.

To blow over or across.

To blow away; dissipate by or as by wind.

To exaggerate the significance of something.

To blow a wind instrument (typically a whistle, recorder or flute) hard to produce a higher pitch than usual.

Of a wind instrument, to move from its lower to its higher register.

Overblown - as an adjective

Of exaggerated importance; too heavily emphasized, hyped, etc.

Example: "They went all that way just to be in some overblown conference?"

Example Sentences

"His apology seemed overblown and insincere."
"The movie was criticized for its overblown special effects."
"The media often exaggerates and creates overblown headlines."
"Her reaction to the situation was completely overblown."
"The politician's statements were seen as overblown and inflammatory."
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Word Game Points

Is OVERBLOWN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overblown is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OVERBLOWN has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is OVERBLOWN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overblown is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OVERBLOWN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is OVERBLOWN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overblown is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OVERBLOWN has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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