exaggerated

adjective
UK: /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtɪd/
US: /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtɪd/

  1. Represented as greater than is actually the case; overstated.

    1. His story about the fish he caught was exaggerated.
    2. The impact of the new policy was somewhat exaggerated by the media, in my view.

  2. Appearing more noticeable than usual; made to seem more important.

    1. The makeup gave her eyes an exaggerated look.
    2. The crisis, though real, was presented with exaggerated urgency to secure funding.

Synonyms

inflated overblown
exaggerated verb

  1. Past tense of the verb 'exaggerate': to represent something as being larger, better, or worse than it really is.

    1. He exaggerated the dangers of the situation.
    2. She exaggerated her accomplishments to impress the potential employer during the interview.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "exaggerated" in English means: Represented as greater than is actually the case; overstated., Appearing more noticeable than usual; made to seem more important..

The phonetic transcription of "exaggerated" is /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtɪd/ in British English and /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "exaggerated": inflated, overblown.

Example usage of "exaggerated": "His story about the fish he caught was exaggerated.". More examples on the page.