exaggerated
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.described as being larger, better, or worse than it actually is.
adj.representing something as greater than its actual size, intensity, or importance.
Simple“The newspaper gave an exaggerated account of the small argument between the neighbors.”
In context“The witness provided an exaggerated description of the suspect's height, which initially led the investigators to look for a much taller individual.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
adj.larger or more noticeable than what is normal or natural.
adj.abnormally increased in size or volume; often used to describe physical features or artistic depictions.
Simple“The cartoon character had an exaggerated nose and tiny feet.”
In context“The sculpture featured exaggerated proportions to ensure that the figure remained visible and imposing from the ground level.”
Antonymsdiminishedshrunken - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.the past tense of making something seem more important or larger than it was.
v.the simple past and past participle form of the transitive verb 'exaggerate'.
Simple“He exaggerated his work experience on his resume to get the job.”
In context“The explorer exaggerated the dangers of the jungle in his journals to ensure his sponsors felt their investment was justified.”
UsageAs a verb, it requires a direct object representing the thing being overstated.
SynonymsAntonyms
“Clov (Simon Gleave) is his vaudevillian sidekick, with such exaggerated comic limps and gurns that you almost expect pratfalls.”
“Unlike infant-directed speech, pet-directed speech rarely includes exaggerated pronunciation for language learning.”