exaggerated
Americanadjective
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unduly or unrealistically magnified.
to have an exaggerated opinion of oneself.
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abnormally increased or enlarged.
Other Word Forms
- exaggeratedly adverb
- nonexaggerated adjective
- nonexaggeratedly adverb
- self-exaggerated adjective
- unexaggerated adjective
Etymology
Origin of exaggerated
First recorded in 1545–55; exaggerate + -ed 2
Example Sentences
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While there are legitimate concerns about what internet tools may look like in the future, the narrative that any person can develop a scaled social, video, music or marketplace business has been exaggerated, they said.
From MarketWatch
As the series found an audience, a fashion staple that was as lavish and exaggerated as the women emerged from the shadows: the Sky top.
From Los Angeles Times
Some of the online Gen Z pushback focuses on the exaggerated idea that Japan's streets are so spotless people don't even have to wear shoes.
From Barron's
And in more recent years, he became the subject of a string of internet memes, including "Chuck Norris facts", which jokingly exaggerated his strength and toughness.
From BBC
Since investors who lived through that era are now retired, few on Wall Street can provide a reality check to keep the stagflation narrative from becoming greatly exaggerated.
From MarketWatch
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