exaggerated

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English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɪɡˈzæ.d͡ʒəˌɹeɪ.tɪd/, /ɛɡ-/
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Adjective

exaggerated (comparative more exaggerated, superlative most exaggerated)

  1. That has been described as greater than it actually is; abnormally increased or enlarged.
    • 1961 February, Cecil J. Allen, “Locomotive Running Past and Present”, in Trains Illustrated, page 87:
      The Wycombe slowing begins at West Wycombe; to the High Wycombe curve itself most exaggerated respect was shown, with a minimum of 30 m.p.h.

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Verb

exaggerated

  1. simple past and past participle of exaggerate
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