Meaning of the word overblown in English

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overblown

US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈbloʊn/
UK /ˌəʊ.vəˈbləʊn/

Adjective

made to seem more important, significant, or impressive than it really is

Example:
The media coverage of the event was completely overblown.
His fears about the economic crisis were a bit overblown.