1
[ adjective ] represented as greater than is true or reasonable

Synonyms

overdone overstated

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

immoderate

2
[ adjective ] enlarged to an abnormal degree

Synonyms

magnified enlarged

Examples

"thick lenses exaggerated the size of her eyes"

Related terms

increased

3
[ adjective ] enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness

Synonyms

hyperbolic inflated

Examples

"had an exaggerated (or inflated) opinion of himself" "a hyperbolic style"

Related terms

increased

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