Exaggerated is a related term of overwrought.
As adjectives the difference between exaggerated and overwrought
is that exaggerated is that has been described as greater than it actually is; abnormally increased or enlarged while overwrought is in a state of excessive nervousness, excitement, or anger; extremely tense, anxious, or upset; filled with emotion, emotional; uneasy.
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)
overwrought
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
In a state of excessive nervousness, excitement, or anger; Extremely tense, anxious, or upset; filled with emotion, emotional; uneasy.
Elaborate; overdone.
Synonyms
* (emotional) distraught, overwhelmed, distressed, agitated
* (elaborate) ornate, overdecorated
Antonyms
* (emotional) calm, collected, composed, laid-back, placid, serene, tranquil, untroubled
* (elaborate) austere, bare, conservative, denuded, modest, naked, plain, simple, stark, stripped, uncovered, restrained, subdued, toned-down, unadorned