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exaggerations

 

[ ɪɡˌzædʒəˈreɪʃənz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in storytelling

Exaggerations are statements that overemphasize or inflate the truth for dramatic effect.

Synonyms

embellishment, hyperbole, overstatement

Examples of usage

  • He claimed to have caught a fish as big as a whale, but it was just an exaggeration.
  • She always adds exaggerations to her stories to make them more interesting.
  • The tall tales were filled with exaggerations about their adventures.
Context #2 | Noun

in statistics

Exaggerations refer to errors in data or results that involve overstating or magnifying the numbers.

Synonyms

inflation, overestimation, overstatement

Examples of usage

  • The study's findings were called into question due to possible exaggerations in the data.
  • It is important to check for exaggerations in the reports to ensure accuracy.
  • The exaggerations in the financial statements led to an investigation.
Context #3 | Verb

general usage

To exaggerate means to overstate or magnify the truth in a way that distorts reality.

Synonyms

embellish, inflate, overstate

Examples of usage

  • He tends to exaggerate his accomplishments to impress others.
  • She exaggerated the size of the fish she caught to make the story more exciting.
  • Don't exaggerate the facts just to make your point.

Translations

Translations of the word "exaggerations" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exageros

🇮🇳 अतिशयोक्ति

🇩🇪 Übertreibungen

🇮🇩 berlebihan

🇺🇦 перебільшення

🇵🇱 przesady

🇯🇵 誇張

🇫🇷 exagérations

🇪🇸 exageraciones

🇹🇷 abartılar

🇰🇷 과장

🇸🇦 مبالغات

🇨🇿 přehánění

🇸🇰 preháňanie

🇨🇳 夸张

🇸🇮 pretiravanja

🇮🇸 ýkjur

🇰🇿 асыра сілтеу

🇬🇪 გადაჭარბებები

🇦🇿 şişirtmələr

🇲🇽 exageraciones

Etymology

The word 'exaggerations' is derived from the Latin word 'exaggeratio,' which means 'a magnifying.' The concept of exaggeration has been used in storytelling and communication for centuries, allowing people to add drama and interest to their narratives. In literature, exaggerations can be found in various forms, from hyperbolic descriptions to embellished accounts of events. In modern usage, exaggerations are often used for comedic effect or to emphasize a point, although they can also be misleading if taken too far.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,896, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.