Hyperbole Synonyms and Antonyms

hī-pûrbə-lē
The act or an instance of exaggerating
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. exaggeration
  2. overstatement
  3. distortion
  4. hyperbolism
  5. metaphor
  6. embellishment
  7. tall talk
  8. magnification
Antonyms:
  1. understatement

Words Related to Hyperbole

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Hyperbole Sentence Examples

  • I suppose using such hyperbole makes him feel good about himself.

  • This isn't mere hyperbole.

  • My aunt is a bit of a drama queen, and she uses hyperbole in almost every sentence.

  • Hyperbole is unacceptable when speaking in court.

  • His claim to be the smartest kid in the school was a bit of a hyperbole!

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