A2 — Elementaryadjective
esagerato
exaggerated, excessive, over the top
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
eccessivosproporzionatoesasperatoiperbolicoestremo
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
moderatocontenutosobrioequilibratoproporzionato
Usage note
'Eccessivo' means excessive. 'Sproporzionato' means disproportionate. 'Iperbolico' is more literary, relating to hyperbole.
Example
"Il prezzo di quel ristorante è esagerato per quello che offrono."
"The price at that restaurant is excessive for what they offer."
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