大(おお)げさ

おおげさ
na-adjective
exaggerated; overdramatic
emotion
1. 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(おお)げさに泣(な)く。
To cry dramatically.
そんな大(おお)げさな話(はなし)じゃないよ。
It's not that big of a deal.
彼(かれ)はいつも大(おお)げさな反応(はんのう)をするから、周(まわ)りが驚(おどろ)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.

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Compare: 大仰(おおぎょう) (more literary/formal synonym…)
Compare: 誇張(こちょう) (exaggeration as a noun)
Related: ものものしい (imposing)
Compare: 誇張(こちょう)する (to exaggerate)
Compare: 尾(お)ひれ (tail fin)
Compare: 誇大(こだい) (exaggerated)
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