exaggerated
dieNounübertrieben
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Überreaktion ist eine übertriebene Reaktion auf eine Situation oder einen Reiz, die unangemessen stark ist.
- English meaning
- An overreaction is an exaggerated response to a situation or stimulus that is inappropriately strong.
- Synonym
- übertriebene Reaktion
- German example
- Seine Überreaktion auf die Kritik war völlig unangemessen.
- English example
- His overreaction to the criticism was completely inappropriate.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Überreaktion
- Plural Form
- die Überreaktionen
Related words
- übertreibend
exaggerated
- überzogen
exaggerated
- überhöhen
exaggerated
- Alarmismus
Alarmism refers to the spreading of exaggerated or panic-inducing warnings, often regarding environmental issues or social developments.
- Possen
Pranks are funny, often exaggerated tricks or jokes.
- Ammensprache
Nanny language refers to a simplified, often exaggeratedly loving language that adults use towards small children.
- Gutmenschentum
"Gutmenschentum" is a derogatory term for behavior driven by the desire to be morally good, but often perceived as naive, exaggerated, or hypocritical.
- exaltiert
Exalted means exaggerated, overstrung, excessively enthusiastic or excited.
- megaloman
Megalomanic means having delusions of grandeur, an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or power.
- apotheotisch
Apotheotic, glorifying
- karikaturartig
caricatured
- Amazonien-Tropfenameisenwürger
"Amazonien-Tropfenameisenwürger" is a fictional creature or a humorous, exaggerated description of an animal that does not exist in reality.
- überspitzt
Exaggerated means to present or express something in an exaggerated, caricatured way.
- Seemannsgarn
A sea yarn refers to exaggerated or invented stories told by sailors.
- Holocaustleugnung
Holocaust denial is the assertion that the Holocaust, the genocide of Jews by Nazi Germany, did not happen or is greatly exaggerated.
- Bombast
Bombast refers to an exaggerated, empty, and pretentious expression, often without substance.
- Schmeichlerin
A flatterer is a person, usually female, who tries to influence others through exaggerated praise and favor.
- mythologisch
Mythological
- Koketterie
Coquetry is behavior in which someone playfully and often exaggeratedly tries to gain attention or affection.
- grotesk
Grotesque means distorted, exaggerated, or bizarre in an repulsive or comical way.
- Schandblatt
Tabloid
- Käseblatt
Rag
- Fanfaronade
Fanfaronade refers to an exaggerated display of boasting and bragging.
- Bohei
Bohei means unnecessary fuss or noise about a trivial matter.
- Frömmelei
Sanctimoniousness refers to an exaggerated, often hypocritical display of religiosity or morality.
- Zugespitztheit
"Zugespitztheit" describes a state or quality where something is particularly pointed, exaggerated, or extremely formulated.
- Grössenwahn
Delusions of grandeur is a mental disorder characterized by exaggerated beliefs about one's own importance, power, or abilities.
- stolzieren
To strut means to walk with a proud, exaggerated gait, often to attract attention.
- theatralisch
Theatrical means exaggerated, artificial, and designed for a stage-like effect.
- überzogen
exaggerated
- panegyrisch
panegyric
- Melodrama
A dramatic work characterized by exaggerated emotions and stereotypical characters, often with a happy ending.
- überhöht
Exaggerated
Example sentences with “exaggerated”
That is an exaggerated claim. (Das ist eine übertriebene Behauptung.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the verb form of 'übertrieben'?
The verb is 'übertreiben' (to exaggerate).