exaggerating Meaning & Definition
What Does Exaggerating Mean?
Exaggerating is used as an adjective meaning Given to exaggeration or serving to exaggerate; overblown. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of exaggerate. As a verb, it means To overstate, to describe more than is fact.
Quick Facts About Exaggerating
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | big up, hyperbolize and overexaggerate |
| Antonyms | belittle, downplay and trivialize |
| Comparative / superlative | more exaggerating, most exaggerating |
Exaggerating Definition (Adjective)
- Given to exaggeration or serving to exaggerate; overblown.
Exaggerating as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of exaggerate
Verb
- To overstate, to describe more than is fact.
He said he'd slept with hundreds of girls, but I know he's exaggerating. The real number is about ten.
Synonyms of Exaggerating
Exaggerating synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Exaggerating
Exaggerating in a Sentence
He said he'd slept with hundreds of girls, but I know he's exaggerating. The real number is about ten.
Word Forms & Grammar
exaggerating (comparative more exaggerating, superlative most exaggerating)
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Words That Rhyme With Exaggerating
Common Questions About Exaggerating
Is exaggerating an adjective or a verb?
Exaggerating is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for exaggerating?
Close synonyms of exaggerating are big up, hyperbolize and overexaggerate. See the full list of exaggerating synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of exaggerating?
Antonyms of exaggerating include belittle, downplay, trivialize and understate.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of exaggerating?
The comparative form is more exaggerating and the superlative form is most exaggerating.