exaggeration
n. C / Un. a statement that makes something seem much bigger, better, or worse than it really is. You use it when you want to emphasize a point by stretching the truth.
n. a statement or representation that depicts something as greater, more intense, or more significant than is actually the case.
It is no exaggeration to say she is the best player.
The salesman's claim that the car would last forever was a clear exaggeration intended to close the deal.
While the author relies on stylistic exaggeration to highlight social injustices, the underlying data remains grounded in rigorous historical research.
From Latin exaggerātiō.
Often used in the phrase 'it is no exaggeration to say' or paired with the verb 'to avoid'.
He made an exaggeration about his salary.He exaggerated his salary.While 'exaggeration' is a noun, learners often use it awkwardly with 'make' instead of using the more natural verb form 'exaggerate'.