As a verb exaggerate
is to overstate, to describe more than is fact.
As an adjective arrogant is
having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt for others.
exaggerate
English
Verb
(
exaggerat)
To overstate, to describe more than is fact.
- I've told you a billion times not to exaggerate !
- He said he'd slept with hundreds of girls, but I know he's exaggerating . The real number is about ten.
Synonyms
* overexaggerate
* overstate
Antonyms
* (overstate) downplay, understate
Derived terms
* exaggeratedly
* exaggeratingly
* exaggerative
* exaggeratively
* exaggerativeness
* exaggerator
* exaggeratory
Related terms
* exaggeration
arrogant
English
(arrogance)
Alternative forms
* arrogaunt (obsolete)
Adjective
(
en adjective)
Having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt for others.
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Usage notes
* Said of people, statements, etc.
Synonyms
* conceited
* condescending
* disdainful
* haughty
* high-handed
* narcissistic
* overbearing
* presumptuous
* supercilious
* proud
* vain
* See also
Antonyms
* humble
* modest
Derived terms
* arrogantly
Related terms
* arrogance
* arrogancy
* arrogate
* arrogation
* arrogantness
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