Exaggerated Synonyms

25 exaggerated synonyms include overstated, overemphasized, inflated, magnified, amplified, aggrandized, excessive, hyperbolic, over-elaborate, and overdone. Exaggerated is an adjective, and its antonyms are understated and moderate. Here are some additional synonyms for "exaggerated" with example sentences.

Another word for Exaggerated

25 other ways to say exaggerated.

1. overstated

  • theatrical  
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  • tall
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  • sensationalistic  
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  • sensationalist  
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  • sensational  
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  • over the top  
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  • overstated  
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  • overripe  
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  • overplayed  
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  • overemphasized  
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  • overdramatized  
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  • overdone  
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  • over-elaborate  
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  • OTT  
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  • melodramatic  
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  • magnified  
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  • inflated  
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  • hyperbolic  
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  • highly coloured  
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  • extravagant
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  • excessive
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  • dramatic
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  • amplified  
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  • aggrandized  
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  • actorly
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Use exaggerated in a Sentence

His story about the fish was clearly exaggerated.

She gave an exaggerated description of the event.

The movie’s special effects were exaggerated for impact.