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    Exagerada (en. Exaggerated)

    /eksaxeɾaˈða/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That presents an excess in its expression or characteristic.
    His reaction was exaggerated in response to a small problem.
    Su reacción fue exagerada ante un pequeño problema.
    That appears in an ostentatious or overloaded manner.
    The design of the dress was exaggerated for the occasion.
    El diseño del vestido era exagerado para la ocasión.
    That emphasizes more than what corresponds to reality.
    It is not necessary to speak in an exaggerated way to capture attention.
    No es necesario hablar de forma exagerada para captar la atención.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'exaggeratus', past participle of 'exaggerare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a mountain out of a molehill
    Exaggerating a small problem.
    hacer una montaña de un grano de arena
    bigger than life
    Something that is exaggerated in its presence or impact.
    más grande que la vida
    to embellish
    Exaggerating a story or situation.
    darle más color

    Related Words

    to exaggerate
    To amplify the reality of something, making it seem more important or serious than it is.
    exagerar
    excess
    To exceed an appropriate or normal limit.
    exceso
    dramatic
    That provokes an intense reaction, often in an exaggerated manner.
    dramático

    Slang Meanings

    cheesy
    That dress is so exaggerated, it looks cheesy.
    Ese vestido es tan exagerado, parece cursi.
    over the top
    His way of speaking is totally exaggerated, over the top.
    Su forma de hablar es totalmente exagerada, over the top.