hyperbole | Definition of hyperbole

Synonyms and Antonyms of hyperbole

the representation of something in terms that go beyond the facts

"enough food to feed a whole army" is a common example of hyperbole

Synonyms of hyperbole

caricature, coloring, elaboration, embellishment, embroidering, embroidery, exaggeration, magnification, overstatement, padding, stretching

Words Related to hyperbole

amplification, enhancement

fabrication, misrepresentation

fudging, hedging

Near Antonyms of hyperbole

belittlement, disparagement, minimizing, poor-mouthing

Antonyms of hyperbole

meiosis, understatement