exaggeration

Meanings

• noun

  an act or figure of speech by which something is represented as greater, worse, or more important than it really is.

  - "His exaggerated claims about his wealth were revealed to be false."
  - "The actor's exaggerated gestures added to the comedic effect."
  - "She gave an exaggerated sigh as she waited for her turn."

• noun

  a statement or story that is greater in degree or more elaborate than the facts warrant.

  - "The legend of Paul Bunyan is an exaggeration of the real-life lumberjack."
  - "My friend's description of his hangover was an exaggeration."
  - "The tall tale of the giant squid is an exaggeration."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪɡˌzæd͡ʒəˈɹeɪʃən/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

trivialization , understatement

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Synonyms

hyperbole , overstatement

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with exaggeration
agitation , frustration , relation

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Variants

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exaggeration , exaggerations

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Forms

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exaggerates, exaggerating, exaggeratedly

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'exaggerare,' meaning 'to carry out of measure,' 'to exaggerate,' 'to magnify.'

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Trivia

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1. Exaggeration is a common technique used in advertising to make products seem more appealing or desirable.

2. The term 'exaggeration' is often used interchangeably with 'hyperbole,' but they are not exactly the same thing. Hyperbole is a specific type of exaggeration that uses extreme exaggeration for emphasis or effect.

3. The world record for the longest sentence is 88,888 letters long and was created as an exaggeration to challenge the Guinness World Records.

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Related Concepts

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1. hyperbole: A figure of speech that uses extreme exaggeration for emphasis or effect. For example, 'I've told you a million times' or 'I'm starving to death'.

2. satire: A genre of literature, art, and other media that uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

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Culture

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Exaggeration is a common technique used in various forms of art, literature, and storytelling to add humor, emphasis, or drama. It can be found in various genres such as comedy, satire, and folktales. For instance, in literature, Mark Twain's 'Tom Sawyer' and 'Huckleberry Finn' are filled with exaggerated stories and characters. In visual arts, caricature is a popular form of exaggeration. In music, songs with exaggerated lyrics are often used for comedic effect.

How to Memorize "exaggeration"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an exaggerated situation, such as a person telling a tall tale or an actor overacting in a play.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'exaggeration' with words like 'magnification,' 'amplification,' or 'amplify.'

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Elephants Exaggerate' to remember the definition of exaggeration.

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