How to Use exaggerated in a Sentence

exaggerated

adjective
  • That effect is exaggerated when the fit is both low-slung and loose.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 July 2025
  • My mother gives an exaggerated sigh and looks down like a child who has been deprived of a toy.
    — Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2024
  • With slim-fit pants, these exaggerated tops look extra chic.
    — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
  • In the event that some tragedy takes place under his watch, the promise of strength could seem exaggerated.
    — Niall Stanage, The Hill, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The matching column skirt draped to the floor, while the back of the top had an exaggerated corset that laced up.
    — Rachel Flynn, People.com, 9 June 2025
  • Start with the dragon and its bizarre dog-like face, exaggerated fangs and dripping drool.
    — Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 May 2025
  • Yet again, rumors of the suit’s demise have proved to be greatly exaggerated.
    — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2022
  • Siler lets these exaggerated hues crash into, over and around each other.
    — Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 22 Dec. 2025
  • The dress featured a short, exaggerated bubble-like miniskirt, long sleeves, and a belt tied around the waist.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The look featured long sleeves and sharp lapels with an exaggerated collar.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
  • The whole thing about being booed at Cannes, that was exaggerated.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2023
  • The Bronx native's hair was styled in an exaggerated donut bun.
    — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • Israel says its forces have only fired warning shots and that the death toll is exaggerated.
    — Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
  • Some critics claim the author has made exaggerated claims in the past about tech, but that is beside the point.
    — Parmy Olson, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Some critics claim the author has made exaggerated claims in the past about tech, but that is beside the point.
    — Parmy Olson, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Many dogs are also bred for exaggerated features—such as flat faces or long spines—that cause lifelong pain.
    — Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Trust erodes when people sense that crises are exaggerated or avoidable.
    — Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
  • Denizens of the day would pair that with equally roomy, extra-long suit jackets with exaggerated lapels.
    — Thalía Henao, Allure, 3 May 2022
  • The ultra-low rise and an exaggerated wide leg only sweeten the deal.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
  • The content of the speech was a litany of lies, fantasy and exaggerated claims.
    — Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Made of pebbled leather and lambskin trim, the chic bag is durable, which helps keep its exaggerated U-shape.
    — Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
  • The heel is slightly angled and is designed with an exaggerated counter.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 23 June 2026
  • The barely-there barrel cut also gives them a slightly exaggerated shape that looks cool and not clown-like.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
  • With exaggerated bodies with stripes and dots, they are considered creatures from our dreams and the realm of the dead.
    — Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
  • But why was this pattern so exaggerated?
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
  • But reports of the death of old-fashioned books were greatly exaggerated.
    — Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Trump has long touted – and exaggerated – the effects of lower gas prices.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The leopard-print kicks feature an exaggerated tongue that adds a stylish flair to the already eye-catching shoes.
    — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
  • As in pro wrestling, each gesture needs to be the biggest, most exaggerated version of itself.
    — James Poniewozik, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
  • The reports of a match made in heaven proved greatly exaggerated.
    — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2023

Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'exaggerated.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Last Updated: