Exaggerated
Exaggerated adjective - Extended beyond normal or realistic bounds.
Phony and exaggerated are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Phony" instead an adjective "Exaggerated".
Phony
Phony adjective - Lacking in natural or spontaneous quality.
Usage example: she always has this phony smile just before she betrays you
Exaggerated and phony are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Exaggerated" instead an adjective "Phony".
Mutual synonyms
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