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hyperbolist

[ haɪˈpɜːrbəlɪst ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

in literature

A person who uses hyperbole excessively, especially in writing or speech. Hyperbolists are known for their exaggerated and extravagant statements, often used for emphasis or humor.

Synonyms

dramatist, embellisher, exaggerator.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
hyperbolist	Used when someone regularly employs hyperbole, making extreme and typically unrealistic statements to emphasize a point or create strong impressions. She’s a true hyperbolist, always claiming things like 'I waited an eternity' when it’s only been a few minutes
exaggerator	Used for someone who consistently makes things seem larger, greater, or more intense than they are. This word carries a slightly negative connotation. An exaggerator by nature, she often says things like 'This is the best meal I’ve ever had,' even for an average meal
embellisher	This is used when someone adds extra details to make a story more interesting or entertaining, sometimes straying from the truth for effect, but not necessarily with negative intent. He’s an embellisher; his fishing stories are always more about the enormous size of the fish than about the actual catch
dramatist	Typically used to describe someone who is prone to adding dramatic flair to situations, often turning normal events into highly emotional or exaggerated tales. As a dramatist, he described his minor injury as if it were a life-threatening wound

Examples of usage

He was such a hyperbolist that everything he said seemed larger than life.
The hyperbolist described the sunset as a blazing inferno of colors.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

in rhetoric

A figure of speech in which exaggeration is used for emphasis or effect, not meant to be taken literally. Hyperbolists often employ this technique to make a point more forcefully.

Synonyms

amplification, exaggeration, overstatement.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
hyperbolist	Used to describe someone who frequently uses hyperbole, which is the act of making exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. He's such a hyperbolist; he said he ran a marathon in two hours.
exaggeration	Refers to the act of making something seem larger, better, or worse than it really is, often used in everyday speech. This term can sometimes carry a negative connotation if someone thinks the exaggeration is unnecessary or deceitful. Saying you caught a fish 'this big' is a clear exaggeration.
overstatement	Used to describe the act of representing something as more significant or important than it actually is. Similar to exaggeration, it can have a negative connotation if perceived as misleading. Calling the movie 'life-changing' is a bit of an overstatement.
amplification	Used when talking about the process of making something more significant, important, or more noticeable; often in speeches or writing to add detail and clarity. In her speech, she used amplification to stress the importance of education.

Examples of usage

The hyperbolist claimed to have a million things to do before the deadline.
She was a master hyperbolist, turning everyday occurrences into epic tales.

Translations

Translations of the word "hyperbolist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hiperbolista

🇮🇳 अतिशयोक्तिकारक

🇩🇪 Hyperboliker

🇮🇩 hiperbolis

🇺🇦 гіперболіст

🇵🇱 hiperbolista

🇯🇵 誇張する人 (こちょうするひと)

🇫🇷 hyperboliste

🇪🇸 hiperbolista

🇹🇷 mübalağacı

🇰🇷 과장하는 사람 (gwajanghaneun saram)

🇸🇦 مبالغ

🇨🇿 hyperbolista

🇸🇰 hyperbolista

🇨🇳 夸张者 (kuāzhāng zhě)

🇸🇮 hiperbolist

🇮🇸 ýkjumaður

🇰🇿 асыра сілтеуші

🇬🇪 ჰიპერბოლისტი (hiperbolisti)

🇦🇿 mübaliğəçi

🇲🇽 hiperbolista

Etymology

The term 'hyperbolist' originated from the Greek word 'hyperbolē', meaning excess or exaggeration. It first appeared in English in the early 17th century. Hyperbole has been a common rhetorical device throughout history, used to add flair and emphasis to language.