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
