exaggerating
Exaggerating (adjective) means Prone to overstating things, or serving to make something seem bigger than it is. Example: “His exaggerating stories always got a laugh, even though nobody believed them.”
How to use exaggerating
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTending to overstate or inflate things.
Word forms
more exaggerating comparative, most exaggerating superlative
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His _____ stories always got a laugh, even though nobody believed them.
Rhymes for exaggerating
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What does “exaggerating” mean?
The word “exaggerating” means prone to overstating things, or serving to make something seem bigger than it is. In plain terms, tending to overstate or inflate things.
How do you use “exaggerating” in a sentence?
Here is “exaggerating” used in a sentence: “His exaggerating stories always got a laugh, even though nobody believed them.”
What part of speech is “exaggerating”?
“Exaggerating” is an adjective.
Is “exaggerating” a common word?
“Exaggerating” is an uncommon word in modern English.