hyperbole Meaning & Definition
What Does Hyperbole Mean?
Hyperbole is a noun that means Deliberate overstatement, particularly extreme overstatement. It can also mean An instance or example of such overstatement.
Quick Facts About Hyperbole
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //haɪˈpɜːbəli// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | exaggeration, auxesis and overstatement |
| Antonyms | understatement |
| Plural | hyperboles |
Hyperbole Definition (Noun)
- Deliberate overstatement, particularly extreme overstatement.
- An instance or example of such overstatement.
- A hyperbola.
Noun
- Deliberate or unintentional overstatement, particularly extreme overstatement.
Synonyms of Hyperbole
Hyperbole synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Hyperbole
Hyperbole in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
hyperbole (countable and uncountable, plural hyperboles)
Words That Rhyme With Hyperbole
Origin of Hyperbole
From Middle English iperbole, yperbole, from Latin hyperbolē, from Ancient Greek ὑπερβολή (huperbolḗ, “excess, exaggeration”), from ὑπέρ (hupér, “above”) + βάλλω (bállō, “to throw”, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *gʷelH-).[1][2] Doublet of hyperbola.
How Do You Say Hyperbole?
You say hyperbole as //haɪˈpɜːbəli//. It has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Hyperbole
What part of speech is hyperbole?
Hyperbole is a noun.
What is another word for hyperbole?
You can replace hyperbole with words such as exaggeration, auxesis and overstatement. See the full list of hyperbole synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of hyperbole?
The opposite of hyperbole is understatement.
What is the plural of hyperbole?
The plural of hyperbole is hyperboles.