hyperbolize

Meanings

• meaning 1: To exaggerate or overstate, especially for dramatic effect.

  - "Example 1: His tales of adventure were mere hyperbole."
  - "Example 2: In his campaign speech, the politician used hyperbole to describe the severity of the problem."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hyperbolize
hypocrite , epicrite , antipathy , sympathy , empathy

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Homophones

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1. hyperbole () : Exaggeration or overstatement, often for dramatic effect.
   

2. hyperbolic () : Relating to or characterized by hyperbole, which is the use of exaggerated or extravagant language for dramatic effect.
   

3. hyperbolic function (Mathematics) : A mathematical function characterized by a graph that looks like an upside-down U or a V. The hyperbolic function is important in many areas of mathematics, including geometry, trigonometry, and calculus.
   

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Variants

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hyperbolize , hyperbolized , hyperbolizes , hyperbolizing

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Etymology

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The word 'hyperbole' comes from the Greek word 'hyperbole', which means 'exaggeration' or 'overstatement'.

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Trivia

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1. {"question"=>"Which famous literary work contains the line 'It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.'", "answer"=>"Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice'"}

2. {"question"=>"Which popular saying contains the phrase 'raining cats and dogs'?", "answer"=>"The origin of the phrase 'raining cats and dogs' is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated in 17th-century England."}

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Related Concepts

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1. irony:

2. metaphor:

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Culture

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Hyperbole has been used extensively in various forms of art, literature, music, and other cultural expressions. In literature, hyperbole is often used for dramatic effect or to emphasize a point. In music, hyperbole is sometimes used in song lyrics to express strong emotions or to add dramatic effect to the music. In art, hyperbole is sometimes used to exaggerate certain features of a subject in order to create a more visually appealing or emotionally engaging artwork.

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