Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

overstatement

noun

/ˌoʊ.vərˈsteɪt.mənt/

Definition

An act of stating something in exaggerated terms.

Examples

Her claim that she could run a marathon without any training was an obvious overstatement.
He tends to make overstatements when discussing his achievements, making them seem much greater than they are.
The advertisement was criticized for its overstatement of the product’s effectiveness.

Meaning

An overstatement refers to the act of describing something as more significant or extreme than it actually is. It often embellishes facts to create a stronger impression.