Definition

Describing something that makes a situation seem more extreme or important than it really is.

Example

His exaggeratory comments made the story sound much more dramatic than it actually was.

Conversation

I watched that new movie last night, and it was a bit exaggeratory in its storytelling.

Really? I heard it was supposed to be realistic.

Yeah, but some scenes just felt over the top and unrealistic.

I guess some directors like to be exaggeratory to make things more exciting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Exaggeratory → It is formed from "ex-" (meaning out) and "aggerare" (meaning to heap up or increase). The word describes something that causes an increase or amplification, often beyond the truth.

Memory Tip

Think of 'out' ('ex-') and 'heap up' ('aggerare') to remember that 'exaggeratory' means something that amplifies or increases beyond the truth.

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