exaggeration
word
Definition
When something is made to seem bigger, better, worse, or more important than it really is.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used in critical or humorous situations. Often followed by 'a bit of an exaggeration' or 'that's an exaggeration.' Do not confuse with 'lie' (which is intentional untruth). 'Exaggerate' is the verb.
Spanish: exageraciónPortuguese (BR): exageroPortuguese (PT): exageroChinese (Simplified): 夸张Chinese (Traditional): 誇張Hindi: अतिशयोक्तिArabic: مبالغةBengali: অতিরঞ্জনা - বাড়াবাড়িRussian: преувеличениеJapanese: 誇張Vietnamese: phóng đại - sự phóng đạiKorean: 과장Turkish: abartmaUrdu: مبالغہIndonesian: lembaga - melebih-lebihkan (n)
Example Sentences
That's an exaggeration; it didn't rain that much.
basic
His story was full of exaggeration.
basic
Try not to use too much exaggeration when you speak.
basic
Saying he can eat a hundred burgers is a huge exaggeration.
natural
Sometimes, a little exaggeration makes a story more interesting.
natural
That wasn’t just an exaggeration—it was completely made up!
natural