exaggeration

Noun

Meaning

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.

A representation of things beyond natural life, in expression, beauty, power, vigor.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

hyperbole overstatement magnification fib rhapsody gooseberry whopper lie excess stretch distortion satire exaggerated parody amplification
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Antonyms

understatement bible gospel fact reality accuracy
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Hypernyms

increase image figure deception deceit misrepresentation

Phrases with the word

profound exaggeration of mental disorders without any exaggeration profound exaggeration of physical disorders

Examples

the dance involved a deliberate exaggeration of his awkwardness Source: Internet

As the Federal tap gets tightened and the temporary relief programs run out, Hawaii will either get serious about re-opening tourism or face an economic apocalypse and that's sadly no exaggeration. Source: Internet

And as she was leaving, no exaggeration, the tears were pouring down her face, because she did not want to leave," said Mullen. Source: Internet

As you become more conscious of your mind traps, you learn that each one is an exaggeration of a threat combined with an underestimation of your ability to deal with it. Source: Internet

Campaigners have claimed some 108 ancient woods could be destroyed by the high-speed railway, though HS2 insists this is an exaggeration. Source: Internet

Although William of Jumièges's claim that the ducal fleet numbered 3,000 ships is clearly an exaggeration, it was probably large and mostly built from scratch. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

exaggerater exaggerating exaggeratingly exaggeration gene exaggerative exaggeratively