IELTS Anvil

exaggerated

CEFR: B2

Enlarged, overstated, or dramatized beyond normal proportions to ensure theatrical clarity from a distance.

Synonyms

hyperbolic
magnified
overstated

Common Collocations

greatly exaggerated
exaggerated claims
exaggerated reaction

Example Sentence

Silent film actors employed exaggerated facial expressions and broad kinetic gestures to communicate plot points without dialogue.

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