Blown
/bloʊn/
Definitions
3 meaningsHaving been moved by wind or air.
/bloʊn/
Past participle of 'to blow'
The candle was blown out.
💡 Simply: Carried by the wind
More Examples
The bridge was blown up by the enemy.
How It's Used
"The wind blew the leaves away."
"The house was blown down in the hurricane."
Destroyed or damaged by an explosion.
/bloʊn/
Describes something affected by an explosion or strong force
The tire was blown.
💡 Simply: Damaged by explosion
More Examples
The building was blown to pieces.
How It's Used
"The bridge was blown."
Extremely impressed or excited.
/bloʊn/
Describing someone elated or excited
I was blown away by her performance.
💡 Simply: Very impressed
More Examples
He was completely blown away by the news.
How It's Used
"She was completely blown away by the concert."
Idioms & expressions
blow someone away
To greatly impress or surprise someone.
"His performance blew me away."
Past participle of the verb "blow." Derived from Old English *blāwan, meaning "to blow, to puff."
The word "blown" has been used in a similar fashion throughout its history, often in descriptions of weather and destruction.
Memory tip
Think of something being 'blown' away by the wind.