Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hyperbolize
verb
/haɪˈpɜːrbəlaɪz/
Definition
To exaggerate or amplify something beyond its literal meaning.
Examples
- She tends to hyperbolize her achievements to impress her friends.
- In his storytelling, he often hyperbolizes events to make them more entertaining.
- It’s common in advertising to hyperbolize the benefits of a product.
Meaning
To present information in an exaggerated manner, often for emphasis or effect.
Synonyms
- Exaggerate
- Overstate
- Amplify
- Magnify
- Overemphasize
