exaggerated

adjective

That has been described as greater than it actually is; abnormally increased or enlarged.

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Synonyms for exaggerated

overstatedadj overdoneadj magnifiedadj overestimatedv inflatedadj aggrandizedv excessiveadj hyperbolicadj overratedv extravagantadj

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Where does exaggerated come from?

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