What is another word for over-blown?
Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊvəblˈə͡ʊn] (IPA) 
Over-blown is used to describe something that has been exaggerated, inflated, or blown out of proportion. There are several synonyms for over-blown that can be used to convey the same meaning: bloated, exaggerated, hyperbolized, overemphasized, overestimated, inflated, flamboyant, ostentatious, and bombastic. Bloated implies excessive swelling or enlargement, while exaggerated suggests a representation or statement that goes beyond the limits of truth or reason. Hyperbolized refers to the use of exaggeration as a rhetorical device, while overemphasized implies placing undue emphasis on something. Overestimated suggests an overly high estimation of worth or value, while inflated refers to something filled or expanded beyond its normal size. Flamboyant and ostentatious both imply a showy, extravagant display, and bombastic means inflated or pompous language or behavior.
