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Hyperbolism

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Hyperbolism is a noun meaning (uncountable) The use of hyperbole.

Meaning

(uncountable) The use of hyperbole.

More Meanings

  1. (countable) An instance of hyperbole
  2. (countable, geometry) A blow-up of a curve at a point.

Word Forms

Synonyms for hyperbolism

Depending on context, synonyms include exaggeration, overstatement.

exaggerationoverstatement

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include hyperbolics, hyperbole, hyperbolist, hyperbolizer, exaggeration, bathos.

hyperbolicshyperbolehyperbolisthyperbolizerexaggerationbathosoverexaggerationexaggerativenessoverstatementhypervaluationexaggeratednesshyperbouliahyperutilizationhypervaluehyperoverblownnessbombastampullositysuperjectionauxesis

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