exaggerated

/ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /ig-ˈza-jə-ˌrā-təd/ (ame, mw)

exaggerated — 形容詞

  • exaggeratedpositive
  • more exaggeratedcomparative
  • most exaggeratedsuperlative

1. describes a statement, claim, or description that presents something as much big

1.形容詞B2
釋義

誇張的

描述誇大事實的說法

describes a statement, claim, or description that presents something as much bigger, more impressive, or more serious than the facts actually support.

例句

João's story about catching a fish as long as his arm was clearly exaggerated.

João 說他釣到一條跟手臂一樣長的魚，這說法顯然很誇張。

be + exaggerated with 'clearly' intensifier

The newspaper article gave an exaggerated account of the damage caused by the storm.

那篇報紙文章對風災造成的損害做了誇張的描述。

exaggerated + noun: account / claim / report

同義詞
  • overstated

    narrower than 'exaggerated' — usually about numbers, amounts, or degree; less common in emotional or dramatic contexts

  • inflated

    strongly suggests deliberate distortion, especially about prices, statistics, or ego

  • dramatic

    broader and less negative; can mean 'theatrical' or 'emotional' without implying falsehood

  • overblown

    more informal and critical; suggests something is not just exaggerated but absurdly so

反義詞
  • understated

    describes something presented as less important or extreme than it really is

  • accurate

    describes a description that matches the facts without distortion

文法句型

exaggerated + noun

be + exaggerated

用法筆記

Often appears with intensifying adverbs such as 'wildly', 'grossly', 'clearly', or 'greatly' placed before the adjective. Common in discussions of media, marketing, and personal storytelling.

常見錯誤

❌His claim was exaggerate.
✅His claim was exaggerated.
💡'exaggerated' is an adjective (or past participle), not a base-form verb; use the -ed form after 'be'.

2. describes a physical feature of the body or an object that has become noticeably

2.形容詞C1
釋義

異常增大的

比正常尺寸或程度更顯著

describes a physical feature of the body or an object that has become noticeably larger or more pronounced than what is considered usual or typical.

例句

An exaggerated curve in the patient's lower spine caused back pain.

患者下背部脊椎彎曲幅度異常增大，導致背痛。

exaggerated + anatomy: curve / reflex / response

Takeshi's leg kicked hard from an exaggerated reflex during the knee test.

膝蓋測試時，Takeshi 的腿因反射異常強烈而用力踢了一下。

同義詞
  • enlarged

    more neutral and wider in use; does not carry the implication of abnormality that 'exaggerated' does in medical contexts

  • pronounced

    describes a feature that is very noticeable; less judgmental than 'exaggerated'

  • abnormal

    broader in meaning; covers any departure from the norm, not just size

反義詞
  • normal

    describes a feature or measurement within the expected range

  • diminished

    describes something reduced or smaller than usual; the opposite of enlarged

文法句型

exaggerated + noun

be + exaggerated

用法筆記

This sense is primarily used in medical or technical descriptions of anatomy, physical features, or mechanical properties. Distinguish from Sense 1 (OVERSTATED), which describes statements or claims — here the exaggeration is a physical fact, not a matter of perception or storytelling.