hyperbole meaning and definition

HYPERBOLE noun

Definition of hyperbole (noun)

1. An exaggerated statement used to make a strong impression or add emphasis.
   • "He said he was so hungry he could eat a horse, which was a hyperbole."
   • "'I've told you a million times' is an example of hyperbole."
   • "She used hyperbole to describe how much she missed him, saying she cried an ocean of tears."
   • synonyms: exaggeration