übertrieben
Translation
exaggerated, excessive, over the top
Examples
Seine Reaktion war völlig übertrieben.
His reaction was completely exaggerated.
Der Preis ist übertrieben hoch.
The price is excessively high.
Grammar Patterns
((predicative)) to be ... His reaction was übertrieben.
Similar Words
Synonyms: maßlos, exzessiv; Antonyms: angemessen, moderat
Etymology
From 'über' (over, beyond) + past participle of 'treiben' (to drive). Literally 'driven over' or 'driven too far'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'driving' (treiben) a story 'over' (über) the limit of truth. This creates the sense of exaggeration.