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adjective

ig-ˈza-jə-ˌrā-təd How to pronounce exaggerated (audio)
Definition of exaggeratednext
as in inflated
extended beyond normal or realistic bounds loves the exaggerated emotions that are part and parcel of grand opera

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exaggerated

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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

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2
as in overstated
to describe or express in too strong terms it would be impossible to exaggerate the importance of this entrance exam

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Recent Examples of exaggerated
Adjective
Some movements feel unnatural, facial expressions are exaggerated, and small details occasionally fall into the uncanny valley or break rules of logical consistency. — Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026 Participants trade exaggerated gestures, movements and poses, and the crowd’s reaction decides the winner. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
Verb
In a letter to Congress, the former employees say this betrays that the infrastructure problems are being exaggerated. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 28 Sep. 2026 Reports of theater’s death have been exaggerated for generations. — Brian Beirne, New York Daily News, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exaggerated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exaggerated
  1. inflated
  2. padded
  3. overstated
  4. colored
  5. stretched
  6. enhanced
  7. elaborated
  8. embellished
Adjective
  • The boxes allegedly cost substantially less to produce, allowing the conspirators to use the inflated prices to finance bribes and divert government funds.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
  • As a result, conventional estimates produced inflated efficiency values that failed to reflect actual device behavior under operating conditions.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of inflated
Verb
  • Delivery & Initial Setup The microwave arrived in a standard cardboard box, padded with some Styrofoam to fill out the interior gaps and keep the device secure.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Cushy and well-padded without feeling excessive, the New Balance Fresh Foam Arishi V4 Tiralux Sneakers are a wallet-friendly pick that just went on sale for $60.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of padded
Verb
  • Mamut and Grönberg were persuaded by Paul Best, a new arrival at Elliott, who believed that the eclipse of brick-and-mortar retail by online commerce had been overstated, and that certain chains could flourish if well capitalized.
    — Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The concern may be overstated, especially since homeowners don’t ordinarily sell seats.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of overstated
Verb
  • And its milk chocolate gems are like M&M’s but colored with real foods like beet juice and spirulina.
    — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
  • And 1014 Gallery’s show of Vincent Wechselberger’s handprints, documenting the hedonism and tenderness that have colored a decade of the photographer’s life in Berlin, is reason enough for a Dalston detour.
    — Mahoro Seward, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of colored
Verb
  • In a few small depressions farthest from the river, auburn-brown vegetation and peat have stretched into thick floating mats across open water, forming what’s known as a quaking bog.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The confrontation led to a standoff that stretched into Friday morning.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of stretched
Verb
  • The dining room is enhanced with wainscoting, a chair rail and large windows set off by impressive crown moldings.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Food is one of the true pleasures of life, and often part of our enjoyment comes from flavors enhanced by salt.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of enhanced
Verb
  • Han elaborated how the approach turns metal impurities into an advantage.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Hinojosa elaborated on her position on state takeovers while answering another question at Thursday’s event.
    — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of elaborated
Verb
  • In the 40 years since, every facet of Spacemen 3’s story has been turned over and generously embellished, resulting in an excess of grandeur and foresight projected onto the duo at the heart of it.
    — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Most paired their Bermuda shorts with slightly flashier boots than those seen on Miller, often opting for biker boots embellished with buckles.
    — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of embellished

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