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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
Even in her exaggerated innocence, there’s something delightfully unhinged about her. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 10 July 2026 Under Walsh’s witty direction, all four deliver pitch-perfect comedic performances in this frothy farce, which is full of mistaken identities, exaggerated infatuations and fussy social norms. — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Verb
City officials say telecom companies have exaggerated the impact of that city law. — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026 Goldman Sachs’ David Mericle suggests this reading has perhaps been exaggerated. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 24 Apr. 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
  • Check the tires regularly with a gauge to ensure that they are evenly inflated.
    — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 22 July 2026
  • Even accounting for the inflated number of own goals (14, breaking the 2018 record of 12), this summer has delivered for goalmouth entertainment.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of inflated
Verb
  • Plus, the straps are thick and padded to prevent them from digging into shoulders during a high-intensity workout.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
  • Do wrap bottles in protective materials While a sweater or jeans works in a pinch, padded wine sleeves or bubble-wrap sheets will be your best friend.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026
Definition of padded
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  • Coffee’s Effect on Hydration Coffee has a reputation for being dehydrating, but that is largely overstated for most coffee drinkers.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026
  • While the threat of AI to every SME might possibly be overstated, these businesses do nevertheless face real challenges from domestic and geopolitical problems.
    — Rupert Lee-Browne, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of overstated
Verb
  • Moths prefer pale and light-colored flowers because these blossoms reflect moonlight much better and are easier for moths to find in the dark.
    — Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 21 July 2026
  • The long and wide lobby has white and cream colored, curved sofas.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
Definition of colored
Verb
  • Officials warn about dangerous air Milwaukee, Chicago and Detroit had some of the worst air quality in the country Friday morning, but dangerous levels of pollution stretched into southern Ohio and West Virginia.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Rushing has been pressed into action with Will Smith out, as the franchise catcher’s neck issue has stretched from days to weeks to months, with no firm timetable in sight.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Definition of stretched
Verb
  • Routine bloodwork can be enhanced with biomarkers such as ApoB and hsCRP.
    — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • In the comic, twin brothers Sean and Chris learn their bodies have been enhanced by nanotechnology, thrusting them into a fight against the villain Deadalus within a futuristic world where nature and technology exist side by side.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 July 2026
Definition of enhanced
Verb
  • Neither Live Nation nor Richie's reps elaborated on the singer's condition.
    — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Neither Swift nor Kelce have publicly confirmed any reports or elaborated on their wedding plans.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Definition of elaborated
Verb
  • The Unopiù outdoor furniture is swathed in custom fabrics from Loro Piana, while the seats, designed by Maison Drucker—the oldest artisanal manufacturer of rattan chairs—are embellished with a colorful weave on the seats and backs.
    — Francesca Longoni, Architectural Digest, 18 July 2026
  • From every direction, backup dancers swayed across the stage in variations of black tops embellished with the same gold embroidery.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 17 July 2026
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