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Definitions for EXAGGERATED
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Princeton's WordNet

  1. exaggerated, overdone, overstatedadjective

    represented as greater than is true or reasonable

    "an exaggerated opinion of oneself"

  2. exaggerated, magnified, enlargedadjective

    enlarged to an abnormal degree

    "thick lenses exaggerated the size of her eyes"

Wiktionary

  1. exaggeratedadjective

    That has been described as greater than it actually is; abnormally increased or enlarged.

Wikipedia

  1. exaggerated

    Exaggeration is the representation of something as more extreme or dramatic than it really is. Exaggeration may occur intentionally or unintentionally. Exaggeration can be a rhetorical device or figure of speech. It may be used to evoke strong feelings or to create a strong impression. Amplifying achievements, obstacles and problems to seek attention is an everyday occurrence Inflating the difficulty of achieving a goal after attaining it, can be used to bolster self-esteem.In the arts, exaggerations are used to create emphasis or effect. As a literary device, exaggerations is often used in poetry, and is frequently encountered in casual speech. Many times the usages of hyperbole describes something as better or worse than it really is. An example of hyperbole is: "The bag weighed a ton." Hyperbole makes the point that the bag was very heavy, though it probably does not weigh a ton.Exaggerating is also a type of deception, as well as a means of malingering – magnifying small injuries or discomforts as an excuse to avoid responsibilities.

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  1. exaggerated

    Exaggerated refers to something that has been overstated, embellished, inflated, or magnified, beyond the lines of truth or reality. It is making something seem more significant, superior, or intense than it actually is. This could apply to things like emotions, facts, achievements, or physical attributes.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Exaggerated

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  2. Exaggeratedadjective

    enlarged beyond bounds or the truth

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of EXAGGERATED in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of EXAGGERATED in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of EXAGGERATED in a Sentence

  1. Sam Saboura:

    Another big, big trend is exaggerated volume, ruffles and feathers, ruffly feathery things.

  2. W. Somerset Maugham:

    Like all weak men he laid an exaggerated stress on not changing one's mind.

  3. David Evans:

    Over the past 100 years, ideas for the purpose of the exaggerated tube crest have ranged from snorkels to super sniffers.

  4. Brad Furman:

    Johnny Depp is a consummate professional, great collaborator and a supporter of other artists, he always treats the crew and people around him with the utmost respect. Movies can be stressful, and nonevents often become exaggerated. We all love stories — there isn’t one here.

  5. Hassan Rouhani:

    In my opinion, what a U.S. official put forward when saying that the United State of America intends to reduce to zero Iranian oil exports, are actually remarks that I think are exaggerated and on a practical level will never be able to be implemented, it really is an unfounded and unfair thing to suggest that one day all oil-producing countries will be able to export oil, while Iran won’t be able to do so.

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