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Exaggerated vs Exaggeration - What's the difference?

exaggerated | exaggeration |

As an adjective exaggerated

is that has been described as greater than it actually is; abnormally increased or enlarged.

As a verb exaggerated

is (exaggerate).

As a noun exaggeration is

the act of heaping or piling up.

exaggerated

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • That has been described as greater than it actually is; abnormally increased or enlarged.

    • Derived terms

    * unexaggerated

    Verb

    (head)
  • (exaggerate)

    • exaggeration

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of heaping or piling up.
  • The act of exaggerating; the act of doing or representing in an excessive manner; a going beyond the bounds of truth, reason, or justice; a hyperbolical representation; hyperbole; overstatement.
  • A representation of things beyond natural life, in expression, beauty, power, vigor.

    • Synonyms

    * overstatement * hyperbole