Close
Close adjective - Having little space between items or parts.
Exaggerated and close are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Exaggerated" instead an adjective "Close".
Exaggerated
Exaggerated adjective - Extended beyond normal or realistic bounds.
Close and exaggerated are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Close" instead an adjective "Exaggerated".
Both words in one sentence
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Likely exaggerated somewhat, but knowing Rarity it's probably close to the truth.
Source: Lots of Luggage -
Leonardo da Vinci comes close, though clearly not to as exaggerated an extent as his good friend Mr. Peabody.
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He moved with the sort of exaggerated caution of someone who was several sizes larger than normal, keeping his hands and arms in close to his body.
Source: Mook Horror Show
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