exaggerated

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/ɛɡ-/ English

Definitions

verb

To overstate, to describe more than is fact.“He said he'd slept with hundreds of girls, but I know he's exaggerating. The real number is about ten.”

adjective

That has been described as greater than it actually is; abnormally increased or enlarged.

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Synonyms

big up hyperbolize overexaggerate overstate overstated hyperbolic overdone magnified immoderate inflated enlarged increased overblown overrepresented over-the-top excessive exorbitant undue

Antonyms

belittle downplay trivialize understate

Associated

gestures fabricated accent accents expressions stereotypes facial traits depiction propaganda claims accounts

Rhymes

elated exasperated agitated infatuated aggravated inundated irritated sophisticated antiquated reiterated

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