[C,usually sing,U] a statement or description that makes sth seem larger, better, worse or more important than it really is; the act of making a statement like this:
a slight / gross / wild exaggeration * It would be an exaggeration to say I knew her well-I only met her twice. * It's no exaggeration to say that most students have never read a complete Shakespeare play. * He told his story simply and without exaggeration.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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