Hyperbolic

Pronunciation: /haɪˈpɜːrbəlɪk/

Definitions of hyperbolic

adjective exaggerated or overstated

Example Sentences

A1 The children's book had a hyperbolic storyline with talking animals and magical adventures.

A2 The salesman's hyperbolic claims about the product's effectiveness turned out to be exaggerated.

B1 The movie received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its hyperbolic action scenes.

B2 The politician's hyperbolic promises during the campaign were met with skepticism by the public.

C1 The author's use of hyperbolic language added depth and complexity to the novel's themes.

C2 The artist's hyperbolic portrayal of human emotions in the painting resonated with viewers on a deep level.

Examples of hyperbolic in a Sentence

formal The scientist used hyperbolic language to describe the potential impact of climate change.

informal She always exaggerates with hyperbolic statements about her accomplishments.

slang I can't stand when people use hyperbolic expressions to sound cool.

figurative The movie's hyperbolic special effects made it hard to believe in the storyline.

Grammatical Forms of hyperbolic

• past tense: hyperbolized
• plural: hyperbolics
• comparative: more hyperbolic
• superlative: most hyperbolic
• present tense: hyperbolizes
• future tense: will hyperbolize
• perfect tense: has hyperbolized
• continuous tense: is hyperbolizing
• singular: hyperbolic
• positive degree: hyperbolic
• infinitive: to hyperbolize
• gerund: hyperbolizing
• participle: hyperbolized

Origin and Evolution of hyperbolic

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'hyperbolic' originated from the Latin word 'hyperbolicus' which was derived from the Greek word 'hyperbolikos' meaning 'exaggerated'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in mathematics to describe a type of curve, the word 'hyperbolic' evolved to also describe exaggerated or over-the-top statements or claims in a figurative sense.