- past participle of exaggerate.
- past tense form of exaggerate.
exaggerated
Example Sentences
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"Rumours of my death have been greatly exaggerated," he said, rejecting the idea Russia was on the brink of a full-blown crisis.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Lamorne, “Spider-Noir” is based on a Marvel comic and is set in an exaggerated version of 1930s New York.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
As social psychologist Jonathan Haidt has argued, this intellectual environment can foster catastrophizing, tribalism and an exaggerated sense of vulnerability.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
"In nature, we have evolved to respond with certain behaviours towards something like a baby which has a large head and big eyes," she says – features that are exaggerated in many brand characters.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Lola made an exaggerated shrug of her bony shoulders and went to stare out of the window.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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