adverb
- in a manner that represents something as greater, worse, or more important than it actually is; with exaggeration
Examples
- She exaggeratedly sighed to show her frustration with the long wait.
- He spoke in an exaggeratedly formal tone that made everyone laugh.
- The actor exaggeratedly stumbled across the stage for comic effect.
- She exaggeratedly claimed the homework took her five hours to complete.
- He moved his arms exaggeratedly to emphasize the size of the fish he caught.
- The critic exaggeratedly praised the mediocre performance.