exaggerated

• Qualifie quelque chose qui est présenté comme plus grand, meilleur ou pire qu'il ne l'est en réalité ; exagéré, outré ou amplifié au-delà de la mesure.

Describes something that is represented as larger, better, or worse than it really is; overstated or overblown.

1. Overstated or overstatedB2formal

   Described or represented as larger, better, or worse than in reality.

   exagéré

   • The news report gave an exaggerated account of the incident.
   • His claims about his achievements were highly exaggerated.
   • The movie's special effects were exaggerated for dramatic effect.

   Synonymesinflatedmagnifiedoverblownoverdoneoverstatedstretched

   Antonymesminimizedmodestunderstated

2. Excessive or extremeB1informal

   Made to seem more important, intense, or dramatic than it actually is.

   exagéré

   • She gave an exaggerated sigh when she heard the news.
   • His exaggerated gestures made everyone laugh.
   • The price of the product was exaggerated by the seller.

   Synonymesextravaganthyperbolicinflatedmagnifiedoverblownoverdoneoverstated

   Antonymesminimizedmoderaterestrainedsubduedunderstated

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire l'action de présenter quelque chose comme plus grand, meilleur ou pire qu'il ne l'est en réalité ; exagérer.

A verb used to describe the act of representing something as larger, greater, better, or worse than it actually is; to overstate.

1. Overstate or magnifyB1formal

   To represent something as larger, greater, better, or worse than it actually is.

   Exagérer (amplifier)

   • He tends to exaggerate his achievements during interviews.
   • Don't exaggerate the problem; it's not that serious.
   • She exaggerated the size of the fish she caught.

   Synonymesamplifyembellishembroiderhyperbolizeinflatemagnifyoverdooverstatestretch

   Antonymesde-emphasizedownplayminimizeunderstate

2. Emphasize for effectB1informal

   To make something seem more important or dramatic than it really is, often for humorous or rhetorical effect.

   Exagérer pour faire effet

   • The comedian exaggerated his gestures to make the audience laugh.
   • She exaggerated her surprise when she saw the gift.
   • He exaggerated the story to make it more entertaining.

   Synonymesamplifyembellishembroiderhyperbolizeinflatemagnifyoveremphasizeoverstate

   Antonymesdownplayminimizeunderstate