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esagerato

exaggerated

adjective eh-zah-jeh-RAH-toh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Degree

Origin: From 'esagerare', to exaggerate, from Latin 'exaggerare', to heap up.

Also means

over the top

Usage Note

Esagerato can also function as a noun: sei un esagerato! (you're such an exaggerator!). As an adjective it describes anything inflated beyond what is warranted — prices, reactions, claims. In colloquial speech it is often used with mild affection or humour: che esagerato! This dual adjective/noun use is common in Italian.

Examples

"Il prezzo mi sembra un po' esagerato."

Natural Translation

The price seems a bit exaggerated to me.

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