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1. (n.) hyperbole
obvious and intentional exaggeration.
2. hyperbole
an extravagant statement or figure of speech not intended to be taken literally, as “to wait an eternity.”
Etymology: (1520–30; < Gk hyperbolē overshooting, excess, n. der. of
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1. (noun) hyperbole, exaggeration
extravagant exaggeration
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1. (noun) Hyperbole
a figure of speech in which the expression is an evident exaggeration of the meaning intended to be conveyed, or by which things are represented as much greater or less, better or worse, than they really are; a statement exaggerated fancifully, through excitement, or for effect
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