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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
Anderson’s symmetrical framing and exaggerated colors showcase his trademark precision. — Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026 Dujardin and Dana have fine chemistry, but Dujardin’s best chemistry is with Ficarra, an Italian comic with exaggerated features and a love for the zanier aspects of the story. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 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
  • Bruneau moved in with her boyfriend and told her family that Larry Brown was pressuring her to sign fraudulent insurance documents with inflated repair costs, according to the affidavit.
    — Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • Negative Orkin Pest Control reviews complain about the company’s aggressive sales tactics and solicitation, services not working as advertised and some issues with inflated pricing.
    — Dan Simms, USA Today, 11 July 2026
Definition of inflated
Verb
  • Tampa Bay, meanwhile, padded the American League’s best record to remain four games in front of the New York Yankees in the AL East.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026
  • The Red Sox jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the first inning, padded it with home runs by Anthony Seigler and Wilyer Abreu and got six strong innings from starter Sonny Gray, who allowed one run.
    — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of padded
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  • 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
  • Granted, most of his reps came against players who are on the fringe of the roster, yet the performance can’t be overstated.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 June 2026
Definition of overstated
Verb
  • The long and wide lobby has white and cream colored, curved sofas.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
  • Eggs of the parasite need to be colored with a special dye and identified under a microscope to confirm infection.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 8 July 2026
Definition of colored
Verb
  • Stars including Reese Witherspoon, Emma Stone and Paul Rudd were seen departing the venue after the festivities began Friday evening and stretched until the early hours of Saturday morning.
    — Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • Brazil were energetic and vertical, Vinicius Junior and Rayan stretched their opponents and Gabriel Martinelli’s stoppage-time winner was just reward.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of stretched
Verb
  • Lakutsin was in town to watch the competition; not everyone who was enhanced at the Enhanced Games was an athlete.
    — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
  • Sabbatical takers return with more creativity and enhanced perspective on what matters.
    — DJ Didonna, Time, 13 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 strapless corset gown had a sheer illusion jacket embellished with pearls and was paired with a cathedral veil.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • It’s embellished, but the work has gravitas—not just beading for beading’s sake, but weighty and graphic.
    — Rebecca Suhrawardi, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
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