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overstated Meaning & Definition

Q: What are the comparative and superlative forms of overstated?

The comparative form is more overstated and the superlative form is most overstated.

/ˌəʊvəˈsteɪtɪd/

What Does Overstated Mean?

As an adjective, overstated means Having been overstated; exaggerated; stated, displayed, or presented too grandly or prominently. As a verb, it means simple past and past participle of overstate. As a verb, it means To exaggerate; to state or claim too much.

Word Facts for Overstated

Part of speech	adjective, verb
Pronunciation	//ˌəʊvəˈsteɪtɪd//
Syllables	1
Synonyms	immoderate, exaggerated and overdone
Antonyms	understate
Comparative / superlative	more overstated, most overstated

Overstated Definition (Adjective)

Having been overstated; exaggerated; stated, displayed, or presented too grandly or prominently.

Overstated as a Verb

simple past and past participle of overstate

Verb

To exaggerate; to state or claim too much.
He was suggested not to overstate at the interview.

Synonyms of Overstated

immoderate exaggerated overdone exaggerate

Overstated synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Overstated

understate

Overstated in a Sentence

He was suggested not to overstate at the interview.

Word Forms & Grammar

overstated (comparative more overstated, superlative most overstated)

overstated

How Do You Say Overstated?

The standard pronunciation of overstated is //ˌəʊvəˈsteɪtɪd//, spoken in 1 syllable.

Frequently Asked Questions About Overstated

Is overstated an adjective or a verb?

Overstated is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is another word for overstated?

Close synonyms of overstated are immoderate, exaggerated and overdone. See the full list of overstated synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of overstated?

The opposite of overstated is understate.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of overstated?

The comparative form is more overstated and the superlative form is most overstated.