exaggerated

[ ig-zaj-uh-rey-tid ]

adjective

1. unduly or unrealistically magnified:

   to have an exaggerated opinion of oneself.

2. abnormally increased or enlarged.

Other Words From

• ex·agger·ated·ly adverb
• nonex·agger·ated adjective
• nonex·agger·ated·ly adverb
• self-ex·agger·ated adjective
• unex·agger·ated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of exaggerated¹

First recorded in 1545–55; exaggerate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Particularly in the case of responses emphasising bizarre thinking and exaggerated suspiciousness, attention should also be paid to assessing mood and self-destructive thinking, as these factors can remain hidden without further enquiry.

From Science Daily

Looks were styled with exaggerated hats, including an oversized leather newsboy cap with eyelets, and a white baseball cap transformed to sculptural effect with white feathers.

From Los Angeles Times

In an exaggerated, fake show of support, each cast member takes their turn to praise the president elect, peppering their speech with "Hail Trump" and sometimes even "Your Honor."

From Salon

These included claims of the vote being “stolen” in some key swing states, with exaggerated takes on real events being used in some cases to bolster the allegations.

From BBC

“Our settlement with Lyft bans exaggerated earnings claims and underscores the FTC’s commitment to ensuring gig workers are treated fairly.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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