EXAGGERATED Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

exaggerated 1 of 2

adjective

ig-ˈza-jə-ˌrā-təd

Definition of exaggerated

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

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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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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Although never stated outright, Dee and Dennis’s exaggerated get-rich-quick plot smacks of risky financial endeavors, such as the rise of dystopian prediction markets. — Paula Mejía, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 Davis’s defense has sought to separate him from the book’s contents, claiming that co-writer Yusuf Jah had exaggerated events and added false information in an attempt to sell copies. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 16 Aug. 2026

Verb

What makes this cattle cycle different is that it’s been exaggerated by external factors, primarily the droughts, Peel said. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026 The midsole is exaggerated through the arch with a curve that gives the shoe’s profile a sporty, almost avant-garde line while a clip at the arch holds the foam structure in place. — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exaggerated

Recent Examples of Synonyms for exaggerated

Adjective

These include, but are not limited to, contracts granted at inflated costs to Bastien Baudoin, the head of the consultancy firm Tyrex Conseil, and the company Ludoparc, for the building of a children’s playground.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
But Puck’s inflated branding has, over time, come to look almost prophetic.

— Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of inflated

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How to carry the load safely Experts recommend choosing a backpack that fits the child and has two broad, padded shoulder straps, a padded back, compartments to distribute weight and a waist or chest strap to redistribute the load.

— Cheyanne Mumphrey, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
This season’s combination of a sputtering offense and a shaky bullpen – exposed again Sunday as the Brewers padded their lead in the late innings – is already way too stomach-churning for Dodger fans.

— Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 17 Aug. 2026

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Groups of four gather for play, cocktails and canapés in a space colored after Caroline Astor’s embellished dresses and jewelry.

— Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
They are often colored blue, black, or dark brown on the outside, with interiors made of the shining nacre, or mother-of-pearl, layer.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026

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Lala, which has since weakened into a tropical storm and is moving away from Hawaii, brought a remarkable two to three feet of rain to parts of the Big Island, where the steep terrain and mountains enhanced precipitation.

— Ben Noll, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2026
At West Ham, Fernandes enhanced his reputation as a player who can not only drive his team forward but also play a key role out of possession, defending on the front foot.

— Cerys Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of enhanced

Verb

In a separate post, Watts shared the news of McCollough’s death and elaborated on his moment of reflection to his nearly half a million followers.

— Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026
In a two-hour interview with influencer Jay Shetty earlier this year, Panettiere elaborated on one of the many alarming, endangering situations she was placed into as a young star.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of elaborated

Verb

This darling sweater is embellished with 3D flower details that give it just the right amount of flair without feeling over the top (or too seasonal).

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026
His lawyers, who had argued that some events in the book were fictionalized or embellished, were unsuccessful in blocking it from trial.

— Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 17 Aug. 2026

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