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Definition of overblown adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

overblown

adjective
 
/ˌəʊvəˈbləʊn/
 
/ˌəʊvərˈbləʊn/
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  1. that is made to seem larger, more impressive or more important than it really is synonym exaggerated
    • overblown ambitions/egos
  2. (of flowers) past the best, most beautiful stage
    • overblown roses
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