exaggerated

verb adjective

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: ex-ag-ger-at-ed (5)
English Definition

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

Example Sentence

His success story was somewhat exaggerated.

US IPA /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtɪd/
UK IPA /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtɪd/

Synonyms

overstated inflated magnified hyperbolic

Antonyms

understated minimized realistic