hyperbolism

[ hahy-pur-buh-liz-uh m ]
/ haɪˈpɜr bəˌlɪz əm /
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noun

the use of hyperbole.

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Origin of hyperbolism

First recorded in 1645–55; hyperbole + -ism

Words nearby hyperbolism

hyperbole, hyperbolic, hyperbolic function, hyperbolic geometry, hyperbolic paraboloid, hyperbolism, hyperbolize, hyperboloid, hyperborean, hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria
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Words related to hyperbolism

aggrandizement, amplification, baloney, boasting, caricature, coloring, crock, elaboration, embroidery, emphasis, enlargement, exaltation, excess, extravagance, fabrication, falsehood, fancy, fantasy, hog

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