Definitions

exaggerated

[ig-zaj-uh-rey-tid] / ɪgˈzædʒ əˌreɪ tɪd /

ADJECTIVE

overstated, embellished

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abstract distorted excessive extravagant fabricated false farfetched hyperbolic inflated magnified melodramatic overblown overwrought preposterous pretentious stylized unrealistic

STRONG

amplified bouncing embroidered exalted overdone overestimated steep strained

WEAK

a bit thick artificial caricatural fabulous fantastic hammy highly colored histrionic histrionical impossible out of proportion overkill schmaltzy sensational spectacular tall too much too-too

Antonyms

STRONGEST

actual believable calm factual moderate real realistic reasonable sensible straight

WEAK

depreciated minimized played down reduced understated unembellished unexaggerated

Example Sentences

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The exaggerated ridiculousness of “Heldenleben” is its glory.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

When nothing happened at midnight as 1999 turned over into 2000, many assumed the threat had been exaggerated — instead of recognizing that it had been successfully managed.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

The extravagant and perhaps exaggerated promises of artificial superintelligence always foretold this outcome.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Parker's lawyer argued that she could not have known what would happen, and that Zwerner has exaggerated the extent of her injuries.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Slopper looked skeptical until Chi-Boy sat on it, tested the springs by bouncing a bit, and then lay down with an exaggerated sigh, folding his hands behind his head.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline

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