1.
exaggerated; overdramatic; making too much of something
Describes behavior, speech, or reactions that are excessive or overblown relative to the situation. Often implies that someone is making a bigger deal of something than is warranted.
そんな大仰な話ではない。
It's not such an exaggerated story.
彼女は大仰に驚いてみせた。
She put on an exaggerated display of surprise.
ちょっと転んだだけなのに、大仰に泣く子供を見て母親は笑った。
Seeing her child crying dramatically over just a little fall, the mother laughed.
Can be used as a na-adjective (大仰な) or as an adverb (大仰に). Often carries a slightly critical or amused tone, suggesting someone is overreacting or being theatrical.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 大仰な態度: an exaggerated manner
- 大仰な身ぶり: dramatic gestures
- 大仰に言う: to exaggerate in speech
- 大仰に騒ぐ: to make a big fuss
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 大袈裟: exaggerated — the most common synonym; used more broadly and frequently
- 仰々しい: pompous, ostentatious — stronger nuance of pretentiousness
- オーバー: over-the-top — casual loanword used colloquially