Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hiperbole
noun
hi-ˈpər-bə-ˌlē
Definition
An exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally.
Examples
- I’ve told you a million times to clean your room!
- He’s so hungry he could eat a horse.
- This bag weighs a ton!
Meaning
Hyperbole is often used for emphasis or as a rhetorical device to express strong feelings or create a dramatic effect.
Synonyms
- exaggeration
- overstatement
- amplification