exaggeration
gb/ɪɡzˌæd͡ʒɚˈeɪʃən/ us/ɪɡzˌæd͡ʒɚˈeɪʃən/
B2
Inglés
~ 8500
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B2
entity
1
Statement that goes beyond the facts
A sentence or description that makes something seem bigger, better, worse, or more extreme than it really is.
Patrón de uso:
an exaggeration of [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse the noun "exaggeration" with the verb "exaggerate" and say *"He exaggeration"* instead of *"He exaggerates"*. Another common mistake is forgetting the article and saying *"That is exaggeration"* when the natural phrase is *"That is an exaggeration"* in countable use.
Sinónimos
overstatement (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal and used especially in careful or written English.)
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hyperbole (More formal and literary; often used for deliberate, dramatic exaggeration for effect.)
Antónimos
understatement (Describes something as less important or smaller than it really is, the opposite direction from exaggeration.)
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accurate description (States the facts without making them bigger or smaller, direct opposite of exaggeration in this sense.)
Colocaciones
a slight exaggeration
|a bit of an exaggeration
|gross exaggeration
|wild exaggeration
|no exaggeration
|not an exaggeration
Temas
communication
|media
|daily_life
Ejemplos
- Saying the project was a total disaster is an exaggeration.
- Her claim that she waited for three hours is probably an exaggeration.
- It would be no exaggeration to call this the most important match of the season.
- His description of the restaurant as ‘the best in the world’ is pure exaggeration.
- The headline was a wild exaggeration of what actually happened.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Saying the movie was the worst ever is an exaggeration.
- His story about catching a fish as big as a car is an exaggeration.
- It is no exaggeration to say she works very hard.
- That sounds like an exaggeration to me.
- The news report used a lot of exaggeration.
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B2
action
2
Habit or practice of overstating
The way a person often talks about things as bigger, better, worse, or more extreme than they really are.
Patrón de uso:
a tendency toward exaggeration in [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners may not realize that "exaggeration" can describe a general habit, so they use only the verb and say *"He always exaggerates"* instead of also using the noun phrase *"He has a tendency toward exaggeration"*. Both are natural, but the noun allows you to describe the person's style or character.
Sinónimos
embellishment (Suggests adding extra, often untrue, details to make a story more interesting; sometimes sounds slightly milder or more playful.)
Antónimos
precision (Emphasizes careful, exact description, without making things bigger or smaller.)
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restraint (The habit of not using extreme language, opposite to a tendency toward exaggeration.)
Colocaciones
prone to exaggeration
|a tendency toward exaggeration
|given to exaggeration
|his love of exaggeration
|constant exaggeration
|full of exaggeration
Temas
personality
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- He's charming, but his constant exaggeration makes it hard to know what really happened.
- There is always some exaggeration in political speeches.
- Her tendency toward exaggeration annoys her colleagues.
- The film is entertaining, but the exaggeration of events makes it unrealistic.
- Children often use exaggeration when they tell stories about their day.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- His exaggeration makes his stories hard to believe.
- There was a lot of exaggeration in his report.
- She has a habit of exaggeration when she talks about her job.
- The book uses exaggeration to make the story fun.
- I am tired of his exaggeration about small problems.
Sustantivo
technical
C1
action
3
Deliberate visual distortion in art
In art or acting, changing some parts to look much bigger, smaller, or stronger than in real life to create a strong effect.
Patrón de uso:
exaggeration of [features] in [artwork]
Error frecuente:
Learners may think "exaggeration" only applies to spoken or written statements and not realize it is also a technical term in art and design for changing shapes, sizes, or movements on purpose.
Sinónimos
distortion (Technical art term; focuses on changing normal proportions or shapes, not always as extreme or playful as "exaggeration".)
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caricature (Usually refers to a drawing or style where features are exaggerated for comic effect, rather than the general technique.)
Antónimos
realism (An artistic style that tries to show subjects exactly as they appear in real life, without exaggeration.)
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naturalism (Focuses on lifelike, accurate representation, opposite of deliberately exaggerating features.)
Colocaciones
visual exaggeration
|artistic exaggeration
|exaggeration of form
|exaggeration of features
|exaggeration of movement
Temas
art
|media
|arts_entertainment
Ejemplos
- The cartoon relies on exaggeration of facial features to make the characters more expressive.
- In this painting, the exaggeration of scale gives the landscape a dreamlike quality.
- The director uses exaggeration in the actors' movements to highlight the comic tone of the play.
- The designer's subtle exaggeration of the car's lines makes it look faster and more dynamic.
- Exaggeration of proportion is a key element in many styles of modern sculpture.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The artist uses exaggeration to make the eyes very big.
- There is clear exaggeration of the body in this cartoon.
- Exaggeration in the picture makes the scene look strange.
- The actor uses exaggeration in his voice and body to be funny.
- The movie uses exaggeration of color and light.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
exaggeration
AFI
GB/ɪɡzˌæd͡ʒɚˈeɪʃən/
US/ɪɡzˌæd͡ʒɚˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas y acento
ex - ag - ger - a - tion (5 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ger)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: exaggeration
- Plural: exaggeration, exaggerations
Familia de palabras
Forms
exaggerations
noun
Core family
exaggerate
verb B1
exaggerated
adjective
Related words
overstate
verb C1
overstatement
noun
Negative and opposite forms
understate
verb B2
understatement
noun
Advanced or less common
exaggeratedly
adverb
exaggerator
noun
Expresiones
a bit of an exaggeration
1/ə bˈɪt əv ən ɪɡzˌæd͡ʒɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
informal
Slight overstatement
Used to say that a sentence someone said is a little too strong, but still close to the truth.
Ejemplos
- Saying the party was a total failure is a bit of an exaggeration.
- It’s a bit of an exaggeration to call him famous, but he is well known in the area.
- Three hundred emails in one day? That sounds like a bit of an exaggeration.
no exaggeration
1/nˈoʊ ɪɡzˌæd͡ʒɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Truly not overstated
Used to say that what you just said, or are going to say, is really true and not made bigger or stronger.
Ejemplos
- It is no exaggeration to say that this decision will change the company’s future.
- The traffic was, no exaggeration, the worst I’ve ever seen.
- It’s no exaggeration to call her one of the best players in the world.
not an exaggeration
1/nˈɑt ən ɪɡzˌæd͡ʒɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Confirms a strong claim is accurate
Used to say that a strong sentence or number you just used is true and not bigger than the real thing.
Ejemplos
- When I say the queue was a kilometer long, it’s not an exaggeration.
- Calling the result a disaster is not an exaggeration in this case.
- People say he works 16 hours a day, and that’s not an exaggeration.
that's an exaggeration
1/ðˈæts ən ɪɡzˌæd͡ʒɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Saying a claim is too strong
Used to tell someone that what they just said makes something sound bigger, better, or worse than it really is.
Ejemplos
- You’re not the only one who has problems; that’s an exaggeration.
- Calling him a genius is a bit much—that’s an exaggeration.
- She says she never gets a break, but that’s an exaggeration.
without exaggeration
1/wɪðˈaʊt ɪɡzˌæd͡ʒɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
In a completely accurate way
Used to stress that you are speaking in a very true and exact way, not making things sound bigger or stronger.
Ejemplos
- Without exaggeration, it was the coldest winter the region had seen in decades.
- The company has, without exaggeration, doubled its profits in a single year.
- He can, without exaggeration, be called a pioneer in this field.