誇大
Meanings
1
exaggeration; hyperbole; overstatement
Used for statements, claims, or descriptions that are blown out of proportion. Often appears in compounds like 誇大広告 (exaggerated advertising) or 誇大妄想 (delusions of grandeur).
His stories are always exaggerated.
That advertisement uses exaggerated expressions.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉を誇大に伝えるto report/convey something in an exaggerated way
The media reported the incident in an exaggerated way.
- 誇大な〈事〉an exaggerated (claim/statement/description)
The product came with an exaggerated description.