blown

/bloʊn/

Definitions

1. verb

past tense of blow, to cause air or gas to flow from something; to expel air or gas from something

“The candles were blown out by the strong gust of wind.”

2. verb

past tense of blow, to make something go or move through the air by a forceful exhalation

“She blew the dandelion seeds away with a loud puff.”

3. noun

a puff of air blown out of something, especially a flame or a fire

“The blown embers of the fire glowed brightly in the dark.”

4. adjective

made to look or feel as if something has been blown up or inflated

“The blown glass vase had a delicate and intricate design.”

5. adjective

not functioning properly; broken or damaged

“The blown engine of the car needed to be replaced immediately.”

6. noun

a person whose job is to blow glass, especially into vessels or ornaments

“The skilled glassblower created a stunning work of art.”

Synonyms

  • exhaled
  • inflated
  • puffed
  • puffed out

Antonyms

  • deflated
  • uninflated