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exaggerated; overdramatic; overblown
Describes something that is presented in an excessive or inflated way beyond what the situation warrants. Used for both actions and speech.
大げさに泣く。
To cry dramatically.
そんな大げさな話じゃないよ。
It's not that big of a deal.
彼はいつも大げさな反応をするから、周りが驚く。
He always has such overdramatic reactions that it surprises those around him.
Describes exaggeration in speech, actions, or reactions. The word carries a mildly critical nuance — implying that someone is making too much of something.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 大げさな話: exaggerated story
- 大げさな反応: overblown reaction
- 大げさに言う: to exaggerate (in speech)
- 大げさに騒ぐ: to make a big fuss
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 大仰: more literary/formal synonym for exaggerated
- オーバー: casual loanword meaning "over the top"
- 誇張: exaggeration as a noun (more formal/objective)