Overstatement
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Overstatement is a noun meaning An exaggeration; a statement in excess of what is reasonable.
Meaning
An exaggeration; a statement in excess of what is reasonable.
More Meanings
- The tendency to overstate.
Example Sentences
She had a knack for overstatement.
The story he gave was something of an overstatement of the facts.
It would hardly be an overstatement to describe Drummond's next design as an outstanding British locomotive class, and possibly his masterpiece.
Word Forms
- overstatements
Synonyms for overstatement
Depending on context, synonyms include exaggeration, hyperbole, magnification.
Antonyms for overstatement
Common opposites include understatement.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include magnification, exaggeration, overestimation, overestimate, excessive, hype.
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