Associations to the word «Exaggerated»

Wiktionary

EXAGGERATED, adjective. That has been described as greater than it actually is; abnormally increased or enlarged.
EXAGGERATED, verb. Simple past tense and past participle of exaggerate

Dictionary definition

EXAGGERATED, adjective. Represented as greater than is true or reasonable; "an exaggerated opinion of oneself".
EXAGGERATED, adjective. Enlarged to an abnormal degree; "thick lenses exaggerated the size of her eyes".

Wise words

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