hyperbole

noun
UK: /haɪˈpɜː.bəlɪ/
US: /haɪˈpɝː.bəlɪ/

  1. A way of speaking or writing that makes something sound much more impressive, important, or extreme than it really is.

    1. Saying 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse' is a hyperbole.
    2. The politician's speech was full of hyperbole, exaggerating the country's problems.

Synonyms

exaggeration embellishment

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "hyperbole" is /haɪˈpɜː.bəlɪ/ in British English and /haɪˈpɝː.bəlɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hyperbole": exaggeration, embellishment.

Example usage of "hyperbole": "Saying 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse' is a hyperbole.". More examples on the page.