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[ adjective ] represented as greater than is true or reasonable
Synonyms Examples "an exaggerated opinion of oneself" Used in print (Jesse W. Grimes and Wesley Allinsmith, "Compuls...)Children scoring high in compulsivity were those who gave evidence of tension or emotionality in situations where there was lack of organization or conformity to standards and expectations , or who made exaggerated efforts to achieve these goals . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness
Synonyms Examples "had an exaggerated (or inflated) opinion of himself" "a hyperbolic style" Related terms |
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