Exaggeration (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of making something more noticeable than usual; "the dance involved a deliberate exaggeration of his awkwardness".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
Making to seem more important than it really is.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
Extravagant exaggeration.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- Her claim that she had climbed the highest mountain in the world was a ridiculous exaggeration, as it turned out she had only made it halfway up a small hill.
- His tale of catching a giant fish that almost pulled him overboard was an obvious exaggeration, as the photo clearly showed it was a tiny trout.
- The tourist brochure's description of the hotel as a luxurious paradise was an exaggeration, considering it was actually a run-down motel with threadbare carpets.
- His boast that he had sold millions of albums worldwide was an exaggeration, as it turned out he had only sold a few hundred copies to his friends and family.
- The company's boasts of creating a revolutionary new product were an exaggeration, as it was essentially a repackaged version of an existing technology.