hyperbole

Meanings

• figure of speech

  A figure of speech in which an object or action is described in exaggerated terms, not meant to be taken literally.

  - "She is as tall as a tree."
  - "He can eat a horse."
  - "The sun rose like a ball of fire."

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Pronunciation

1. /haɪˈpɝːbəli/
   
   
   
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2. /haɪˈpɝːbəli/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

understatement

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Synonyms

auxesis , exaggeration , overstatement

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hyperbole
colossal , jocular , obole , parole

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Variants

List of all variants of hyperbole that leads to same result
hyperbole , hyperboles , hyperbolist , hyperbolists

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'hyperbole' meaning 'excess' or 'overthrow'.

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Trivia

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1. Hyperbole is often used in advertising to create a sense of excitement or to make a product seem more desirable.

2. The term 'hyperbole' is also used in mathematics to describe a function where the output grows without bound as the input approaches a certain value.

3. The word 'hyperbole' is also used in geography to describe a map that exaggerates the size or shape of certain features for clarity or emphasis.

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Related Concepts

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1. Irony: Irony is a figure of speech in which the intended meaning is the opposite of the literal meaning. Hyperbole and irony are often used together to create a humorous effect.

2. Metaphor: A metaphor is a figure of speech in which an object or action is described as something else to make a comparison. Hyperbole is a type of metaphor in which the comparison is exaggerated.

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Quotes

Quotes by authors and personalities

1. Four decades later we're all blabbermouths, adrift on a sea of "hyperbole", shouting to be heard.

   - Steve Rushin,{it}Sports Illustrated{/it},1 Apr. 2002

2. Even if we discount the "hyperbole" evident in such accounts, they were far from inventions.

   - Lawrence W. Levine,{it}The Unpredictable Past{/it},1993

3. … balanced on the razor edge of anachronism, creating a rich stew of accepted and invented history, anecdote, myth and "hyperbole".

   - T. Coraghessan Boyle,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},18 May 1997

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Culture

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Hyperbole is a common literary device used in various forms of literature, including poetry, novels, and drama. It can be used to add emphasis, create humor, or convey strong emotions. For example, in Shakespeare's plays, hyperbole is used frequently to express passion and intensity.

How to Memorize "hyperbole"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize hyperbole, imagine an object or action being described in exaggerated terms. For example, imagine a person being described as 'taller than a skyscraper' or 'stronger than a bull'. Visualize the exaggeration to help remember the definition.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize hyperbole, associate it with a memorable phrase or image. For example, remember the phrase 'exaggerated to the extreme' to help remember the definition.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To use a mnemonic to remember hyperbole, create a sentence or phrase that helps you remember the definition. For example, 'Hyperbole is a figure of speech where things are described in a way that's over the top'.

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