exaggerative

American  

[ig-zaj-uh-rey-tiv, -er-uh-tiv] / ɪgˈzædʒ əˌreɪ tɪv, -ər ə tɪv /

Also exaggeratory

adjective

1. tending to exaggerate; involving or characterized by exaggeration.

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Other Word Forms

• exaggeratively adverb
• nonexaggerative adjective
• nonexaggeratory adjective
• unexaggerative adjective
• unexaggeratory adjective

Etymology

Origin of exaggerative

First recorded in 1790–1800; exaggerate + -ive

Example Sentences

American humour is purely exaggerative; Bret Harte's humour was sympathetic and analytical.

From Varied Types by Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith)

This burst of sentiment was slightly exaggerative, if the history of that monarch is to be relied on; but the audience was mightily pleased with this recollection.

From The Puppet Crown by MacGrath, Harold

The tender passion is always a strangely exaggerative one.

From My Schools and Schoolmasters or The Story of my Education. by Miller, Hugh

What weariness did appear in him appeared in the prime of life; it was due not to age but to overwork, and his exaggerative way of doing everything.

From Appreciations and Criticisms of the Works of Charles Dickens by Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith)

There was no doubt—making due allowance for Moongarr Bill's exaggerative optimism—that the find was a genuine one.

From Lady Bridget in the Never-Never Land: a story of Australian life by Praed, Campbell, Mrs.