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overblown1

o·ver·blown1

overblown1

 
pronunciation:
o vr blon
parts of speech:
adjective, verb
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: assuming exaggerated or excessive importance; overinflated; pretentious.
an overblown prose style
similar words:
pompous, pretentious, superlative
definition 2: of abnormally large size or proportions.
definition 3: blown down or blown over.
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part of speech: verb
definition: past participle of overblow.