2. Adjective. That has been promoted or publicized excessively ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Overhyped
1. overhype [v] - See also: overhype
Lexicographical Neighbors of Overhyped
Literary usage of Overhyped
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A New Beginning: Recasting the U.S.-Japan Economic Relationship by Bruce Stokes (2000)
"Business restructuring in Japan, much like employment restructuring, has been
overhyped. There were nearly 19000 bankruptcies in 1998 and more than 15000 in ..."
2. International Marketing Resource Guide by DIANE Publishing Company, William A. Delphos (1995)
"The British pride themselves on their sophistication and culture and may not
respond well to uncouth or "overhyped" messages. • The people of the United ..."
3. The Smallpox Vaccination Program: Public Health in an Age of Terrorism by Alina Baciu (2005)
"... Program Implementation Meeting One on December 19, 2002, Washington, DC:267-271.
Calabresi M, August M. 2004, July 26. Was Smallpox overhyped? ..."
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