Exaggerated
Exaggerated adjective - Extended beyond normal or realistic bounds.
Legendary and exaggerated are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Legendary" instead an adjective "Exaggerated".
Legendary
Legendary adjective - Based on, described in, or being a myth.
Exaggerated and legendary are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Exaggerated" instead an adjective "Legendary".
Nearby Word: legend
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- He has a similar problem meeting the trope definition, as his exploits do not need to be exaggerated to appear legendary.
Source: Memetic Badass / Real Life - Despite acknowledging the Legendary Sword's powers are quite exaggerated, the President of Parcelyte feels its presence would reassure the people of the city.
Source: Legendary Weapon - Which in turn is based off legendary fairy house-keepers, like the Brownies or the Russian Domovoi (the exaggerated ears and noses are common traits of the Domovoi)
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