noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The use of hyperbole uncountable
2. 2
   the use of hyperbole. wordnet
3. 3
   An instance of hyperbole countable
4. 4
   A blow-up of a curve at a point. countable

Synonyms

All synonyms

amplificationballyhoobig talkburlesquecaricaturedilation

Etymology

From hyperbole + -ism.

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