誇大(こだい)

こだい
adjective
exaggerated; inflated; grandiose
1. exaggerated; inflated; grandiose
Describes a claim or expression that overstates the truth, making something seem greater or better than it really is. Carries a critical, negative tone.
誇大(こだい)な表現(ひょうげん)を避(さ)ける。
To avoid exaggerated expressions.
その広告(こうこく)は誇大(こだい)だと批判(ひはん)された。
That advertisement was criticized as exaggerated.
誇大(こだい)な宣伝(せんでん)に惑(まど)わされて高(たか)い商品(しょうひん)を買(か)ってしまった。
Misled by exaggerated advertising, I ended up buying an expensive product.

Used as a na-adjective (誇大(こだい)な) and in fixed compounds. Always carries a critical nuance of overstatement.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 誇大(こだい)広告(こうこく): false/misleading advertising
  • 誇大(こだい)表現(ひょうげん): exaggerated expression
  • 誇大(こだい)妄想(もうそう): delusions of grandeur; megalomania

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 大(おお)げさ: exaggerated — everyday and conversational
  • 過大(かだい): excessive; overestimated — emphasizes "too much" rather than boastful overstatement
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