Exaggerate Meaning in English
word
/ɪɡˈzædʒɝˌeɪt/
ig-ZA-juh-rayt
/ɛɡzˈædʒəɹˌeɪt/
ig-ZA-juh-rayt
Definition
To describe something as bigger, better, or worse than it actually is, often to make a point or to impress others.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for overstating facts, feelings, or stories. Common with phrases like 'tend to exaggerate,' 'greatly exaggerate.' It's neutral or mildly negative; 'exaggerate' is not usually as strong as 'lie.'
Spanish: exagerarPortuguese (BR): exagerarPortuguese (PT): exagerarChinese (Simplified): 夸大Chinese (Traditional): 誇大Hindi: अति बढ़ा-चढ़ाकर कहनाArabic: يُبالِغBengali: অতিরঞ্জিত করা - বাড়িয়ে বলাRussian: преувеличиватьJapanese: 誇張するVietnamese: phóng đại - nói quáKorean: 과장하다Turkish: abartmakUrdu: مبالغہ کرناIndonesian: melebih-lebihkan
Example Sentences
Please don't exaggerate the problem.
basic
He likes to exaggerate his stories.
basic
Don't exaggerate your achievements.
basic
She tends to exaggerate when she's excited.
natural
You always exaggerate how much work you do!
natural
I'm not trying to exaggerate, but that was the best meal ever.
natural