plural hyperboles
: language that describes something as better or worse than it really is
In describing his accomplishments, he's somewhat given to hyperbole. [=he tends to exaggerate his accomplishments]
The customer's letter of complaint was filled with hyperboles [=(more commonly) exaggerations] and outrageous claims.
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“Hyperbole.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/hyperbole. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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