hyperbole
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hyperboles
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hyperboles
Learner's definition of HYPERBOLE
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language that describes something as better or worse than it really is
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In describing his accomplishments, he's somewhat given to hyperbole. [=he tends to exaggerate his accomplishments]
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The customer's letter of complaint was filled with hyperboles [=(more commonly) exaggerations] and outrageous claims.
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hyperbolic [=(more commonly) exaggerated] claims about his accomplishments
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