 exaggerated |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] represented as greater than is true or reasonable | |
| Synonyms: | overdone overstated | |
| Examples: | "an exaggerated opinion of oneself" |
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| Related terms: | immoderate | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] enlarged to an abnormal degree | |
| Synonyms: | magnified enlarged | |
| Examples: | "thick lenses exaggerated the size of her eyes" |
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| Related terms: | increased | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness | |
| Synonyms: | hyperbolic inflated | |
| Examples: | "had an exaggerated (or inflated) opinion of himself" "a hyperbolic style" |
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| Related terms: | increased | |
| Similar spelling: |
exaggerate exaggeratedly exaggeration execrate |
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