Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
exaggerative
Adjective
ig-zaj-uh-reyt-iv
Definition
Tending to overstate or emphasize something beyond its real value or importance.
Examples
- His exaggerative stories always made him the center of attention.
- She had an exaggerative way of describing her vacation, making it sound like a fairy tale.
Meaning
The act of making something appear larger, greater, or more intense than it actually is.
Synonyms
- Overstated
- Amplified
- Overblown
- Magnified