exaggerated
Americanadjective
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unduly or unrealistically magnified.
to have an exaggerated opinion of oneself.
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abnormally increased or enlarged.
Other Word Forms
- exaggeratedly adverb
- nonexaggerated adjective
- nonexaggeratedly adverb
- self-exaggerated adjective
- unexaggerated adjective
Etymology
Origin of exaggerated
First recorded in 1545–55; exaggerate + -ed 2
Example Sentences
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She and the crew are enjoying the exaggerated story.
From BBC
But some analysts have suggested the immediate threat to jobs has been exaggerated by executives who want to appear ahead of the curve.
From BBC
Barnum’s American Museum in New York exhibited objects, creatures, and people, some real, many fake, most wildly exaggerated.
From Literature
There’s no question that AI is bringing a massive change to the software industry, but we think the magnitude of fear is exaggerated.
From Barron's
Gaming company Activision Blizzard UK Ltd said the ad promoted the 18-rated video game and was therefore targeted at adult audiences only, who had a higher tolerance for irreverent or exaggerated humour.
From BBC
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