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Exaggerated vs Overdramatic - What's the difference?

exaggerated | overdramatic |

As adjectives the difference between exaggerated and overdramatic

is that exaggerated is that has been described as greater than it actually is; abnormally increased or enlarged while overdramatic is dramatic to excess.

As a verb exaggerated

is (exaggerate).

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)

    • overdramatic

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Dramatic to excess.

    • Synonyms

    * histrionic

    See also

    * drama queen