esagerata

Esagerata is the feminine singular form of the Italian adjective esagerato, meaning exaggerated or excessive. It is used to describe statements, claims, costs, or appearances that exceed what is reasonable, accurate, or typical.

Grammatically, esagerata agrees with feminine singular nouns: una notizia esagerata, una dichiarazione esagerata, una spesa esagerata. The masculine form is esagerato, and the adverbial form is esageratamente, meaning excessively or overly.

Origin and related forms: the adjective derives from the verb esagerare, which is borrowed from French exagérer. Related nouns include esagerazione (exaggeration) and the verb esagerare itself.

Usage and nuance: esagerata often carries a negative or critical nuance, signaling overstatement or irrational excess, but it can also be used ironically or humorously. In journalism, discourse, or everyday speech it describes language, claims, or behaviors that go beyond the facts or norms. In cultural contexts such as fashion or art, it may describe styles or expressions that are deliberately flamboyant or extravagant.

Related terms: esagerazione, esagerato, esagerare. Esagerata functions as a common descriptor in Italian, adaptable to various feminine nouns to convey the sense of something being overstated or disproportionately large.