hyperbole (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /haɪˈpɜːrbəli/
Definition
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.
Examples
His claim that he had a million things to do was pure hyperbole.
The advertisement used hyperbole to make the product seem more exciting.
Don't take everything he says seriously; it's mostly hyperbole.
How to Use hyperbole
- hyperbole for effect (prepositional phrase)
- Using exaggeration to achieve a specific impact. — "She used hyperbole for effect when describing her terrible day."
- hyperbole about something (prepositional phrase)
- Exaggerated claims made concerning a particular subject. — "The politician's speech was full of hyperbole about the economy."
Synonyms of hyperbole
Words with a similar meaning to hyperbole:
Antonyms of hyperbole
Words with the opposite meaning to hyperbole:
Browse the full Anaversity dictionary