Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
exaggerate
verb
/ɪɡˈzædʒ.ə.reɪt/
Definition
To represent something as greater or more important than it actually is.
Examples
- She tends to exaggerate the difficulty of her assignments.
- When telling stories, he always exaggerates his accomplishments.
- Don’t exaggerate the situation; it’s not as bad as you think.
Meaning
Exaggerating often involves making a situation sound more dramatic or intense than it really is.
Synonyms
- Overstate
- Amplify
- Magnify
- Embellish
- Overemphasize
