Hyperbole

B2 16+

Synonyms of hyperbole

Antonyms of hyperbole

Collocations of hyperbole

exaggerated claims
Frequency: 70 %

The politician's speech was full of exaggerated claims.

outrageous statement
Frequency: 60 %

She made an outrageous statement about her achievements.

dramatic effect
Frequency: 50 %

The actor's performance had a dramatic effect on the audience.

over-the-top description
Frequency: 45 %

The review of the movie had an over-the-top description of the special effects.

extreme language
Frequency: 40 %

The debate was filled with extreme language from both sides.

Idiomatic Expressions for hyperbole

  • Phrase: full of hyperbole
    Meaning: to be prone to exaggeration or overstatement
    Usage: His stories are always full of hyperbole, so it's hard to know what to believe.