Definitions

1. adjective

exaggerated or overemphasized in speech or writing; excessively flowery or pretentious

“The politician’s hyperbolic speech was criticized by the opposition party for being misleading.”

2. noun

a figure of speech that consists of an overstatement used for emphasis or effect

“The poet used hyperbole in her poem to convey the intensity of her emotions.”

3. adverb

in an exaggerated or overemphasized manner

“She spoke hyperbolically about the beauty of the sunset, using words like ‘breathtaking’ and ‘sublime’.”