Exaggeratedly: meaning, definitions and examples

Use when describing something that is being done in an extreme or overstated manner, often in a way that is unrealistic or overly dramatic.

• She laughed exaggeratedly at his joke, even though it wasn't that funny.
• He waved his arms exaggeratedly to draw attention.

Appropriate when indicating something is done more than needed or wanted, often leading to negative connotations.

• She was overly concerned about the small details.
• His overly critical attitude made it hard to work with him.

Best used to describe something that goes beyond normal limits, often implying that it reaches a point of being too much or more than what is necessary.

• He spent an excessive amount of time on his phone.
• The lecture was excessively long and the students lost interest.

Used to describe actions or things that are not needed or without a good reason.

• He unnecessarily complicated the instructions.
• They called an unnecessarily large number of meetings.