Definition of Hyperbolic

related to language that is extremely exaggerated

Examples of Hyperbolic in a sentence

While Jim fought only one attacker during the mugging attempt, he changed his story into a hyperbolic tale by adding a few other attackers. 🔊

The politician’s hyperbolic speeches are not based on fact and only serve to incite fear among voters. 🔊

To sell a car, the salesman will use hyperbolic language to make the car seem more exciting than it actually is. 🔊

Why are you having such a hyperbolic reaction to a trivial matter?  🔊

As soon as reporters get the story, they will create hyperbolic headlines to pull in readers.  🔊

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