Synonyms of exaggerated

exaggerated 1 of 2

adjective

ig-ˈza-jə-ˌrā-təd 

as in inflated

extended beyond normal or realistic bounds

loves the exaggerated emotions that are part and parcel of grand opera

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inflated
• overblown
• hyperbolized
• overdrawn
• bloated
• outsize
• enlarged
• overstated
• magnified
• elaborated
• stretched
• padded
• embellished
• overweening
• overemphasized
• unrealistic
• unreasonable
• embroidered
• overplayed
• grandiose
• unreal
• overdone
• preposterous
• hyped-up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reasonable
• realistic

exaggerated

2 of 2

verb

past tense of exaggerate

1

as in padded

to add to the interest of by including made-up details

the American colonist John Smith is believed by many historians to have exaggerated his adventures

Synonyms & Similar Words

• padded
• colored
• enhanced
• hyperbolized
• embellished
• expanded
• embroidered
• stretched
• elaborated (on)
• magnified
• satirized
• emphasized
• amplified
• overstated
• stressed
• overemphasized
• enlarged (on or upon)
• caricatured
• fleshed (out)
• hedged
• overplayed
• gussied up
• overdid
• fudged
• dressed up
• played up
• overdrew

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• minimized
• understated
• belittled
• played down

2

as in overstated

to describe or express in too strong terms

it would be impossible to exaggerate the importance of this entrance exam

Synonyms & Similar Words

• overstated
• padded
• stretched
• elaborated
• overdid
• put on
• embellished
• embroidered
• overdrew
• colored
• overemphasized
• magnified
• sensationalized
• hedged
• played up
• fudged
• overplayed
• melodramatized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• understated
• minimized
• belittled
• played down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of exaggerated

Adjective

However, the effect is distracting by way of exaggerated lip movements, and the English dialogue itself is clunky and emotionally restricting. — Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2026

And as for Escola, the Tony-winning actor and writer's film-star curls landed right between Palmer's and Anderson's, style-wise, with a pageboy shape and that dramatic swoop teased and sculpted into an exaggerated shape for a cheeky finish. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Nov. 2026

Verb

Standard laboratory models greatly exaggerated the actual performance of liquid thermogalvanic cells. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026

As for the constant chatter about the unwelcome safety tech, Roma said the objections may be exaggerated. — Morgan Korn, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026