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exaggerating
UK
/ɪɡˈzædʒ.ə.reɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ɪɡˈzædʒ.ə.reɪ.tɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun meaning the act of exaggerating.
Translations
His constant exaggerating made the tale sound unbelievable.
Его постоянное преувеличение сделало рассказ невероятным.
Additional translations
Definitions
His constant exaggerating made the tale sound unbelievable.
Used attributively, meaning 'tending to exaggerate' or 'overstating'.
Translations
The exaggerating salesman claimed the car could outrun a jet.
Преувеличивающий продавец утверждал, что машина может обогнать реактивный самолёт.
Definitions
The exaggerating salesman claimed the car could outrun a jet.
exaggerating
Gerund
exaggerated
Past Simple
exaggerated
Past Participle
exaggerating
Gerund
UK
/ɪɡˈzædʒ.ə.reɪt/
US
/ɪɡˈzædʒ.ə.reɪt/
Translations
He tends to exaggerate his achievements.
Он склонен преувеличивать свои достижения.
She likes to exaggerate the details of her stories.
Она любит утрировать детали своих рассказов.
Definitions
She tends to exaggerate her achievements to make herself seem more impressive.
The artist exaggerated the features of the face to create a caricature.
It's hard to tell whether he's joking or just exaggerating.