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hyperbole

Syllabification: (hy·per·bo·le)
Pronunciation: /hīˈpərbəlē/

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Definition of hyperbole

noun

  • exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

Derivatives

hyperbolical

Pronunciation: /ˌhīpərˈbälikəl/

adjective

hyperbolically

Pronunciation: /ˌhīpərˈbälik(ə)lē/

adverb

hyperbolism

Pronunciation: /-ˌlizəm/

noun

Origin:

late Middle English: via Latin from Greek huperbolē (see hyperbola)

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Definition of hyperbole in the British & World English dictionary

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