exaggeratedly
/ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtɪdli/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtɪdli/ (ame, ipa)
exaggeratedly — adverb
1. by overstating things, so a reaction, story, or movement looks or sounds far big
by overstating things, so a reaction, story, or movement looks or sounds far bigger or more serious than reality
Hassan bowed exaggeratedly after the children clapped for his magic trick.
verb + exaggeratedly for an overdone movement
Gabriela gasped exaggeratedly when the puppy stole a slice of pizza.
reaction verb + exaggeratedly
The actor spoke exaggeratedly, turning a short delay into a grand disaster.
Feng waved exaggeratedly from the platform so his parents could spot him.
Christopher laughed exaggeratedly to show the class that the joke was harmless.
- dramatically
broader; can describe strong effect without suggesting overstatement
- theatrically
focuses more on showy performance or gesture
- melodramatically
stronger and more emotional, often with humorous criticism
- accurately
staying close to the facts
- plainly
without extra show or decoration
文法句型
verb + exaggeratedly
speak/react/move + exaggeratedly
用法筆記
Often criticizes behavior, storytelling, or stage movement that feels deliberately overdone. Common with verbs of speaking, reacting, smiling, laughing, waving, or bowing.