Exaggerates Meaning in English
word · lemma: exaggerate
Definition
To describe something as bigger, better, or worse than it really is; to overstate the truth.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in informal and everyday speech, especially in stories and arguments. Common pattern: 'always exaggerates'. Not as strong as 'lies' but not always positive.
Spanish: exageraPortuguese (BR): exageraPortuguese (PT): exageraChinese (Simplified): 夸大Chinese (Traditional): 誇大Hindi: अतिशयोक्ति करता हैArabic: يُبَالِغBengali: অতিরঞ্জিত করে - বাড়িয়ে বলেRussian: преувеличиваетJapanese: 大げさに言う - 誇張するVietnamese: phóng đạiKorean: 과장하다Turkish: abartırUrdu: مبالغہ کرتا ہےIndonesian: melebih-lebihkan
Example Sentences
He always exaggerates his achievements.
basic
She exaggerates when she tells stories.
basic
The news often exaggerates the facts.
basic
Don’t listen to him—he exaggerates everything!
natural
My friend exaggerates how hard his job is.
natural
Sometimes he exaggerates just to make people laugh.
natural