Exaggerated

/ɪɡˈzædʒ.ə.reɪ.tɪd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense of exaggerate, meaning to represent something as being larger or greater than it really is.

He exaggerated his role in the project to impress his boss.

adjective

Represented as larger, better, or worse than in reality.

His stories about his adventures were always exaggerated for effect.

Made to appear greater than is actually the case.

The media often presents exaggerated images of celebrity lifestyles.

Overstated; inflated in importance or degree.

She had an exaggerated response to the minor criticism she received.

From Latin 'exaggeratus', past participle of 'exaggerare', meaning 'to pile up, increase, or exacerbate'.

blowing things out of proportion

Making something seem more serious or important than it is.

making a mountain out of a molehill

Exaggerating a minor issue into a major one.

exaggerate

To overstate or describe something in an exaggerated manner.

exaggeration

The act of making something seem more significant than it is.

Over the top

Her dramatic reaction was so over the top, it was clearly exaggerated.

Extra

He always goes the extra mile with his stories; they're just exaggerated.