overhyped
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈhaɪpt/
KK: /oʊvərhaɪpt/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has received more attention or praise than it deserves, often leading to unrealistic expectations.
Example
The movie was overhyped, and many people were disappointed after watching it.
Conversation
Have you seen that new movie everyone's talking about?
Yeah, I heard it's really good, but I think it's overhyped.
I thought so too, especially after reading some reviews.
Exactly! Sometimes the buzz is just too much for a film.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
exaggerated
inflated
overrated
Antonyms
understated
modest
realistic
verb
Definition
To have given excessive praise or publicity to something, making it seem more important or exciting than it really is.
Example
The movie was overhyped, and many people were disappointed after watching it.
Tense Forms
Past: overhyped
Past Participle: overhyped
Conversation
Did you see that new movie everyone is talking about?
Yeah, I watched it last weekend. I think it was a bit overhyped though.
I felt the same way! The story wasn't as great as they said.
Root Explanation
Overhyped → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively) and "hyped" (derived from the slang term 'hype', which means to promote or publicize extravagantly). The word 'overhyped' means excessively promoted or exaggerated in terms of its importance or quality.
Memory Tip
Think of something being promoted 'excessively' ('over-') — that's why 'overhyped' means it has been exaggerated in its importance.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.