Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

exaggerated

adjective
/ɪɡˈzædʒ.ə.reɪ.tɪd/
Definition
to make something seem larger, more important, or more serious than it really is.
Examples
  • His stories about his travels were often exaggerated, making them sound more adventurous than they really were.
  • She had an exaggerated reaction to the news, crying excessively over something that was not that troubling.
Meaning
Exaggerated refers to a statement or representation that is overstated, making it appear more intense or significant than it is in reality.
Synonyms
  • Overstated
  • Inflated
  • Magnified
  • Amplified
  • Overblown