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adjective

ig-ˈza-jə-ˌrā-təd How to pronounce exaggerated (audio)
Definition of exaggeratednext
as in inflated
extended beyond normal or realistic bounds loves the exaggerated emotions that are part and parcel of grand opera

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exaggerated

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verb

past tense of exaggerate
1
as in padded
to add to the interest of by including made-up details the American colonist John Smith is believed by many historians to have exaggerated his adventures

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2
as in overstated
to describe or express in too strong terms it would be impossible to exaggerate the importance of this entrance exam

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Recent Examples of exaggerated
Adjective
Her exaggerated shoulders and skirt are perfectly balanced. — Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025 For the Academy Awards, Erivo stepped out in a custom Louis Vuitton ballgown made of dark green velvet with exaggerated hips, shoulders and a pointed collar. — Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025 Against a public perception that drug use is endemic to homeless camps, service providers and advocates see an exaggerated reaction to open drug use on the street that stigmatizes the majority of homeless people who do not use drugs. — Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025 The strapless champagne mermaid gown was classic Old Hollywood glamour, but its exaggerated blade-like protrusion from the bust served as a reminder to the body horror. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exaggerated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exaggerated
  1. inflated
  2. padded
  3. overstated
  4. colored
  5. enhanced
  6. elaborated
  7. embellished
  8. expanded
Adjective
  • For all the inflated fan rivalry, Liverpool (Busby’s former club) offered United use of their stadium.
    — Michael Walker, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
  • This substantial debt burden casts a long shadow over inflated valuations and raises critical questions about the long-term viability of these capital-heavy bets.
    — Joseph Edgar, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of inflated
Verb
  • The 6,700-square-foot space feels like an exclusive supper club, anchored by a vast oval bar surrounded by stools padded with blue leather.
    — Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The 6,700-square-foot space feels like an exclusive supper club, anchored by a vast oval bar surrounded by stools padded with blue leather.
    — Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of padded
Verb
  • Could the pre-election polling have overstated the Republican edge in party ID?
    — Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The importance of captaincy can be overstated at times.
    — Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of overstated
Verb
  • Phoenix Raceway bag policy Phoenix Raceway's bag policy allows bags that are fully clear or colored clear plastic, vinyl or mesh.
    — Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Numbers and colored contours on a map are not sufficient and really never have been.
    — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of colored
Verb
  • Robust know-your-customer (KYC) protocols, enhanced due diligence (EDD) for high-risk applicants and thorough verification of fund sources can help mitigate risks, but that is not all; there is more to the story.
    — Khurram Akhtar, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Online connectivity has enhanced the work of entrepreneurs, opening new business possibilities.
    — John Hall, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of enhanced
Verb
  • In his own words, the New York native elaborated on establishing his faith while actively working in the entertainment industry.
    — DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This is a perfectly passable one-sentence summary of Keynesianism, the theory elaborated by JM Keynes in his big book of 1936, the General Theory.
    — Brian Domitrovic, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of elaborated
Verb
  • Outfits feature a pleated skirt design paired with a matching jacket or blouse, and dresses embellished with applications.
    — Luisa Zargani, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The green and teal embellished burlesque ensemble worn by Roan to promote her SNL appearance was the most complex ensemble Deatherage has worked on and took more than a month to assemble.
    — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of embellished
Verb
  • Every country in the world accepts these rules, which have been expanded several times in the years since.
    — Hurst Hannum, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The number and types of voting members have been expanded to include more than 300 entertainment journalists from around the world.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 Jan. 2025
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