Pronunciation: /haɪˈpɜːrˌboʊli/
noun a figure of speech in which exaggeration is used for emphasis or effect, as in 'I could sleep for a year'
A1 She uses hyperbole when she says she's so hungry she could eat a horse.
A2 The comedian's jokes are full of hyperbole to make them more entertaining.
B1 The advertisement used hyperbole to exaggerate the benefits of the product.
B2 The author's use of hyperbole in describing the setting created a vivid image in the reader's mind.
C1 The politician's speech was filled with hyperbole in an attempt to sway public opinion.
C2 The artist's use of hyperbole in his paintings challenged viewers to think beyond the literal interpretation.
formal The author's use of hyperbole in his writing emphasizes the extreme nature of the character's emotions.
informal She always uses hyperbole when describing how busy she is, like saying she has a million things to do.
slang He's always exaggerating with hyperbole, like saying he's so hungry he could eat a horse.
figurative Her love for him was so strong, it was like a hyperbole that couldn't be contained.
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