ALL meanings of hyperbole
hy·per·bo·le
H h - noun hyperbole an extravagant statement or figure of speech not intended to be taken literally, as “to wait an eternity.”. 1
- noun hyperbole literary device: exaggeration 1
- noun hyperbole exaggeration, hype 1
- noun hyperbole Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. 1
- noun hyperbole obvious and intentional exaggeration. 1
- uncountable noun hyperbole If someone uses hyperbole, they say or write things that make something sound much more impressive than it really is. 0
- noun hyperbole a deliberate exaggeration used for effect 0
- noun hyperbole exaggeration for effect and not meant to be taken literally (Ex: He's as strong as an ox.) 0