overblown
/ˌoʊvərˈbloʊn/
o · ver · blown
ˌoʊ · vər · ˈbloʊn
English Definition
adj. exaggerated or too elaborate
Significado en Español
exagerado, desmesurado
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cường điệu, quá mức
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “overblown”:
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A
exaggerated
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B
understated
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C
modest
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D
restrained
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A — exaggerated.
“overblown” means adj. exaggerated or too elaborate
Common questions about “overblown”
What does “overblown” mean?
overblown — adj. exaggerated or too elaborate. In Chinese: 夸张的，过分的.
How do you pronounce “overblown”?
overblown is pronounced /ˌoʊvərˈbloʊn/. It breaks into 3 syllables: o · ver · blown.
Is “overblown” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. overblown appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
