Definition

In a way that is more extreme or dramatic than what is normal or true.

Example

She told the story exaggeratedly, making it sound much more exciting than it really was.

Conversation

Did you see how she exaggeratedly reacted to that joke?

Yeah, it was so over the top!

I mean, it wasn't even that funny!

Exactly, sometimes people just go too far for attention.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Exaggeratedly → It is formed from "exaggerate" (from Latin "exaggerare", meaning to heap up or increase) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "exaggeratedly" means in a manner that heaps up or increases beyond the truth.

Memory Tip

Think of someone increasing or heaping up a story to remember that "exaggeratedly" means to do something in an exaggerated manner.

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