overstated

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
  2. adjective represented as greater than is true or reasonable

Synonyms

overstate, exaggerate, overdraw, hyperbolize, hyperbolise, magnify, amplify

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