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Meaning of exaggeration
The act of representing something as being larger, more important, or more extreme than it really is.
Etymology of exaggeration
The word "exaggeration" originates from the Latin words "ex" (meaning "beyond" or "outside of") and "aggerare" (meaning "to heap" or "to pile up"), with the Latin term "exaggeratio" being used to describe the act of heaping or piling up, and by extension, the act of magnifying or overstating something
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of representing something as being larger or more extreme than it really is
Synonyms
hyperbole
overstatement
magnification
amplification
embellishment
distortion
inflation
enlargement
intensification
augmentation
enhancement
exaggerating
overstating
magnifying
amplifying
embroidering
elaborating
aggrandizement
enlargement
expansion
extension
escalation
intensification
augmentation
enhancement
embroidery
embellishment
hyperbolic language
overemphasis
overestimation
Definitions
- A statement that represents something as being larger, more important, or more extreme than it really is
- * The act of exaggerating something, especially in order to impress or deceive people
Usage Examples
- The company's claim that their new product is the best on the market is an obvious exaggeration
- * She has a tendency to exaggerate her accomplishments to make herself sound more impressive
- * The news report was full of exaggerations and distortions, and did not accurately represent the facts
Antonyms
understatement
moderation
restraint
reserve
subtlety
understating
downplaying
minimizing
reducing
diminishing
lessening
toning down
softening
mitigating
moderating
tempering
calming
soothing
alleviating
easing
quieting