exaggerate; hyperbole; an artistic technique
Meanings
3 senses · 7 examplesadjective
exaggerated; overstated; hyperbolic
Describes speech or claims that are intentionally overstated beyond reality.
Your description is too exaggerated; the situation is not that serious at all.
This statement is simply too exaggerated and unbelievable.
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He always tells stories with an exaggerated tone.
noun
hyperbole; a rhetorical device of exaggeration
literaryA specific literary device where things are described as much more or much less than they are for dramatic effect.
The sentence 'His voice is like a bronze bell, audible from ten miles away' uses hyperbole.
Metaphor and hyperbole are commonly used rhetorical devices.
noun
an artistic technique of emphasizing certain features
literaryIn literature, drama, painting, or performance, deliberately amplifying certain traits for artistic effect.
This cartoon uses exaggeration to highlight the character's personality traits.
A comedian's performance often requires a bit of exaggeration.