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overblown

/ˌoʊvərˈbloʊn/
o · ver · blown ˌoʊ · vər · ˈbloʊn
English Definition
adj. exaggerated or too elaborate
中文释义
夸张的,过分的
Significado en Español
exagerado, desmesurado
한국어 뜻
과장된, 지나친
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cường điệu, quá mức
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Example Sentence

The claims about the product were overblown.

关于这款产品的说法被夸大了。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “overblown”:

  1. A exaggerated
  2. B understated
  3. C modest
  4. D restrained
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A — exaggerated. “overblown” means adj. exaggerated or too elaborate

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The reports of danger were ______, and the trip was actually quite safe.

  1. A modest
  2. B understated
  3. C honest
  4. D overblown
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D — overblown. “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.

How do you use “overblown” in a sentence?

The claims about the product were overblown. (关于这款产品的说法被夸大了。)

What are synonyms for “overblown”?

exaggerated, inflated, excessive — all close in meaning to overblown (adj. exaggerated or too elaborate).

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.

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