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Meanings of hyperbole in inglés

ruso
гипербола
portugués
exagero
español
hiperbole
catalán
hipèrbole

Rhetorical device.

Related terms
hiperbole
Usage of hyperbole in inglés
1
Beneath the hyperbole, however, is a good book waiting to get out.
The Guardian
2
A natural expert in hyperbole, he had not exaggerated in the least.
The Lion of Petra
3
In any given year, annual teacher conventions are no strangers to hyperbole.
The Irish Times
4
It was also a year of half-truths, hyperbole, blunders, and broken promises.
Wired
5
That is objective fact; as a Vulcan, I am incapable of hyperbole.
Reuters
6
Even from politicians, such language this time bears no trace of hyperbole.
The Guardian
7
She had learned, long ago, that LA newscasters were masters of hyperbole.
Come out tonight
8
The last statement was hyperbole, but Quinn knew better than to object.
By reason of insanity
9
It is a mere rhetorical figure-whatthey call in the books, hyperbole.
Jude the Obscure
10
This wouldn't be hyperbole in terms of injuries on a footy field.
News.com.au
11
It's not hyperbole to say that nobody really does stand-up like him.
The Irish Times
12
It might be loaded with hyperbole, but something is definitely happening here.
The Irish Times
13
He sat down again in confusion at having been led into hyperbole.
Jaffery
14
So when we say the class was pandemonium we're using hyperbole to-
Spellwright
15
I know that these kinds of corporate presentations are prone to hyperbole.
Leviathan Wakes
16
The hyperbole of Juliet seemed to be verified with respect to them.
Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 2
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Translations for hyperbole
Hyperbole through the time
Hyperbole across language varieties
Ireland
Common
United Kingdom
Less common
United States of America
Less common