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Definition of hyperbole

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Hyperbole (n.) A figure of speech in which the expression is an evident exaggeration of the meaning intended to be conveyed, or by which things are represented as much greater or less, better or worse, than they really are; a statement exaggerated fancifully, through excitement, or for effect..

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Exaggeration :: Exaggeration (n.) The act of exaggerating; the act of doing or representing in an excessive manner; a going beyond the bounds of truth reason, or justice; a hyperbolical representation; hyperbole; overstatement..

Hyperbole :: Hyperbole (n.) A figure of speech in which the expression is an evident exaggeration of the meaning intended to be conveyed, or by which things are represented as much greater or less, better or worse, than they really are; a statement exaggerated fancifully, through excitement, or for effect..

Hyperbolism :: Hyperbolism (n.) The use of hyperbole.

Hyperbolical :: Hyperbolical (a.) Relating to, containing, or of the nature of, hyperbole; exaggerating or diminishing beyond the fact; exceeding the truth; as, an hyperbolical expression..

Auxesis :: Auxesis (n.) A figure by which a grave and magnificent word is put for the proper word; amplification; hyperbole.

Hyperbolist :: Hyperbolist (n.) One who uses hyperboles.

Meiosis :: Meiosis (n.) Diminution; a species of hyperbole, representing a thing as being less than it really is..