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Definition of exaggerated adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

exaggerated

adjective
 
/ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtɪd/
 
/ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtɪd/
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  1. made to seem larger, better, worse or more important than it really is or needs to be
    • to make greatly/grossly/wildly exaggerated claims
    • The allegations were highly exaggerated.
    • She has an exaggerated sense of her own importance.
  2. (of an action) done in a way that makes people notice it
    • an exaggerated laugh
    • He looked at me with exaggerated surprise.
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