blown
UK: /bləʊn/ | US: /bloʊn/
adj. 1. filled with or expanded by air or gas (e.g., a blown balloon)
adj. 2. exhausted or out of breath (e.g., feeling blown after a sprint)
v. (past participle of "blow") 3. propelled or moved by wind or air (e.g., leaves blown by the wind)
The word "blown" originates from the Old English "blāwan," meaning "to blow, breathe, or inflate." The past participle suffix "-n" (a variant of "-en") was commonly used in Middle English for strong verbs. Over time, "blown" evolved to describe both literal expansion by air (e.g., balloons) and metaphorical exhaustion (from being "winded"). The dual meanings reflect the physical and figurative effects of air movement.
The blown glass vase shimmered under the light.
After the marathon, he was completely blown.
Autumn leaves were blown across the empty street.
Her hair was blown sideways by the strong wind.
The rumor had blown out of proportion by noon.