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exaggerated

[/ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtɪd/]
adjective
exagerado
1. represented or described as greater, more important, or more striking than reality; overstated
He gave an exaggerated account of his accomplishments.
Ele deu uma descrição exagerada de suas realizações.
2. unnaturally or affectedly large, important, or striking
She made exaggerated gestures while telling the story.
Ela fez gestos exagerados ao contar a história.
3. (of a reaction or emotion) disproportionately strong or excessive
His fear of flying seems exaggerated.
Seu medo de voar parece exagerado.
NYC Slang
over the top / OTT
Synonyms
overstatedinflatedamplifiedembellishedexcessivehyperbolic
Antonyms
understatedsubduedmodestaccuratetruthfulgenuine

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exagerado
standard usage; commonly used in everyday speech
Rio de Janeiro
exagerado
standard usage with regional pronunciation variations
São Paulo
exagerado
standard usage; professional and formal contexts
Portugal
exagerado
standard usage; identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

exaggerated claim
exaggerated response
blow something out of proportion
make a mountain out of a molehill
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