Hyperbole
Nounअतिशयोक्ति
Definition
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
Contextual Sentence: "Saying 'I've told you a million times' is an example of hyperbole."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): 'Hyper' means excessive, and 'bole' sounds like 'bole' (say), so excessive saying.
Synonyms
exaggeration
overstatement
embellishment
Antonyms
understatement
minimization
meiosis