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exagerada

[ɛɡ.za.ʒe.ˈra.da]
adjectivefemininepl: exageradas
exaggerated
1. Represented or described as greater, better, or worse than reality; overstated
Her reaction was exaggerated when she heard the news.
Sua reação foi exagerada quando ouviu a notícia.
2. Excessive or disproportionate; going beyond reasonable limits
The prices in that restaurant are exaggerated.
Os preços naquele restaurante são exagerados.
3. Characterized by or given to exaggeration; prone to overstating things
She has an exaggerated way of telling stories.
Ela tem um jeito exagerado de contar histórias.
NYC Slang
extra, over the top, bougie (in certain contexts)
Synonyms
excessivadesproporcionalhiperboladaamplificadainflada
Antonyms
modestadiscretacontidaequilibradaproporcional

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exagerada
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
exagerada
Common in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
exagerada
Often used colloquially with emphasis
Portugal
exagerada
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

um exagero de
levar ao exagero
é uma exageração
passar dos limites
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