1. Represented as greater than is true or reasonable
   "an exaggerated opinion of oneself";
   - overdone, overstated, overinflated
    
2. Enlarged to an abnormal degree
   "thick lenses exaggerated the size of her eyes";
   - magnified, enlarged

1. Describe or represent something in a way that makes it seem larger, better or more important than it actually is
   "She exaggerated her climbing skills";
   - overstate, overdraw, hyperbolize, hyperbolise [Brit], magnify, amplify
    
2. Make larger or more noticeable than is natural, usual or appropriate
   "She exaggerated her hand gestures while telling the story";
   - overdo

See also: immoderate, increased

Type of: disinform, misinform, mislead

Encyclopedia: Exaggerated