adjective
Uncommon
exaggerated
ihg-ZA-juh-ray-tihd
Exaggerated (adjective) means Described or shown as bigger, worse, or more extreme than it actually is. Example: “The movie poster gave an exaggerated impression of how scary the film really was.”
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Described or shown as bigger, worse, or more extreme than it actually is.
"The movie poster gave an exaggerated impression of how scary the film really was."
"His exaggerated claims about the fish he caught made everyone laugh."
"The comedian used an exaggerated accent to make the crowd giggle."
How to use exaggerated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBlown out of proportion; overstated.
Common pairings
exaggerated claims
grossly exaggerated
exaggerated reaction
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- Comparative
- more exaggerated
- Superlative
- most exaggerated
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What does “exaggerated” mean?
The word “exaggerated” means described or shown as bigger, worse, or more extreme than it actually is. In plain terms, blown out of proportion; overstated.
How do you pronounce “exaggerated”?
“Exaggerated” is pronounced ihg-ZA-juh-ray-tihd (/ɪɡˈzæ.d͡ʒəˌɹeɪ.tɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “exaggerated” in a sentence?
Here is “exaggerated” used in a sentence: “The movie poster gave an exaggerated impression of how scary the film really was.”
What part of speech is “exaggerated”?
“Exaggerated” is an adjective.
Is “exaggerated” a common word?
“Exaggerated” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between exaggerated and overstated?
Exaggerated and overstated both describe something presented as bigger, worse, or more extreme than reality, and the two words are close synonyms. Exaggerated is more commonly used for stories, reactions, or physical descriptions, while overstated often appears in more formal contexts such as claims, statistics, or arguments.
What is the difference between exaggerated and dramatic?
Exaggerated specifically implies that something has been made to seem bigger or more extreme than it actually is, whereas dramatic simply describes something intense, striking, or theatrical without necessarily implying distortion of the truth. A dramatic gesture is not automatically exaggerated unless it overstates the reality of the situation.
What are common collocations with exaggerated?
Exaggerated is often paired with nouns like claim, reaction, sense, and account, as in an exaggerated sense of importance or an exaggerated account of events. It frequently appears alongside phrases like grossly exaggerated or wildly exaggerated to intensify the degree of distortion being described.
