CEFR B1

exaggerated

adjective

Meaning

Represented as being larger, greater, or more important than it really is.

Examples

The movie's special effects were an exaggerated representation of reality.
She tends to give an exaggerated account of her achievements.

Synonyms: overstated, inflated, embellished, hyperbolic

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exaggerated (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtɪd/

Definition

Represented as being larger, greater, or more important than it really is.

Examples

The movie's special effects were an exaggerated representation of reality.
She tends to give an exaggerated account of her achievements.
His reaction was an exaggerated display of surprise.

How to Use exaggerated

exaggerate about (prepositional phrase): To talk about something in a way that makes it seem more important or extreme than it is. — "She tends to exaggerate about her problems."
exaggerate to (prepositional phrase): To tell someone something in a way that makes it seem more important or extreme than it is. — "He exaggerated the story to his parents to make it sound more exciting."

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