Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪtɪd/
verb to represent (something) as being larger, greater, better, or worse than it actually is
A1 She exaggerated the size of the fish she caught.
A2 He tends to exaggerate his accomplishments to impress others.
B1 The news report exaggerated the severity of the storm.
B2 The comedian exaggerated his facial expressions for comedic effect.
C1 The author's use of hyperbole exaggerated the character's flaws.
C2 The artist's painting skillfully exaggerated the contrast between light and shadow.
adjective representing something as being larger, greater, better, or worse than it actually is
A1 She always tells exaggerated stories to make her friends laugh.
A2 The movie's special effects were so exaggerated that it was hard to take seriously.
B1 His exaggerated claims about his achievements made his coworkers skeptical.
B2 The politician's speech was full of exaggerated promises that seemed too good to be true.
C1 The artist's exaggerated use of color and form created a sense of surrealism in his paintings.
C2 The actor's performance was criticized for being overly exaggerated and lacking subtlety.
formal The news report was filled with exaggerated claims about the company's financial situation.
informal She always tells exaggerated stories to make them more interesting.
slang He totally exaggerated his skills on his resume.
figurative Her fear of spiders was so exaggerated that she screamed at the sight of a tiny spider.
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