hyperbole
noun/haɪˈpɜrbəli/
Frequency rank: #13,931 most common English word
Meaning
Exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally.
Example sentence
Saying 'I've told you a million times' is a classic example of hyperbole.
Synonyms & related words
- exaggeration
- overstatement
- embellishment
- amplification
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