hyperbolic

[ hahy-per-bol-ik ]

/ ˌhaɪ pərˈbɒl ɪk /

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adjective

having the nature of hyperbole; exaggerated.

using hyperbole; exaggerating.

Mathematics.

of or relating to a hyperbola.
derived from a hyperbola, as a hyperbolic function.

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Also hy·per·bol·i·cal .

Origin of hyperbolic

1640–50; hyperbole or hyperbol(a) + -ic

OTHER WORDS FROM hyperbolic

hy·per·bol·i·cal·ly, adverbnon·hy·per·bol·ic, adjectivenon·hy·per·bol·i·cal, adjectivenon·hy·per·bol·i·cal·ly, adverb

sem·i·hy·per·bol·ic, adjective

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How to use hyperbolic in a sentence

Liberals have as much right to parade publicly in the Mall, bearing hyperbolical placards, as do conservatives.
Sanity Is Overrated|Tunku Varadarajan|October 29, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Many expressions in the prophets are hyperbolical or metaphorical, and must not be taken literally.
A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy|Isaac Husik
An Oriental metaphor, however hyperbolical, slips as easily from his lips as though it had always rested there.
The Adventures of Hajji Baba of Ispahan|James Morier
Nothing was now too good for the poor Cocoa Man, no compliment too wildly hyperbolical.
Notes of a Camp-Follower on the Western Front|E. W. Hornung

Neither have I spoken in hyperbolical terms, to make the wrong impression.
American Missionary - Volume 50, No. 9, September, 1896|Various
I cannot help suspecting that much of this hyperbolical praise of Sedley was obliquely designed to mortify Dryden.
The Works of John Dryden, Volume 5 (of 18)|John Dryden

British Dictionary definitions for hyperbolic

hyperbolic

hyperbolical

/ (ˌhaɪpəˈbɒlɪk) /

adjective

of or relating to a hyperbola

rhetoric of or relating to a hyperbole

Derived forms of hyperbolic

hyperbolically, adverb

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hyperbolic

Origin of hyperbolic

OTHER WORDS FROM hyperbolic

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British Dictionary definitions for hyperbolic

hyperbolical

Derived forms of hyperbolic