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hyperbolized

[ haɪˈpɜːrbəlaɪzd ]

Verb

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in literature

To exaggerate or overstate something for emphasis or effect, often to the point of absurdity. Hyperbolized statements are not meant to be taken literally, but rather to emphasize a point or create a dramatic effect.

Synonyms

embellish, exaggerate, magnify, overstate.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
hyperbolized	Used when describing a statement or claim that has been exaggerated to an extreme degree, often for dramatic or humorous effect. Her achievements were hyperbolized to make her seem like a hero. The risk was hyperbolized, making it sound more dangerous than it was.
exaggerate	Used in general situations when something is made to seem larger, better, worse, or more important than it really is. Don't exaggerate the problem; it's not that bad. He often exaggerates his role in the project.
overstate	Used when describing a statement that has been made to sound more important or severe than it actually is, often in a negative or critical sense. It's important not to overstate the benefits of the new policy. She tends to overstate her opinions, making them seem more dramatic.
embellish	Used when adding details or features to make a story or statement more interesting or attractive, which are often not entirely true or necessary. He likes to embellish his fishing stories with tales of giant fish. She embellished her outfit with colorful accessories.
magnify	Used when making something appear larger or more important, often literally, but can also mean emphasizing or giving more importance to something in a figurative sense. A microscope is used to magnify small objects. His mistakes were magnified by the media.

Examples of usage

She hyperbolized her disappointment by saying she would never recover from this setback.
The author hyperbolized the size of the fish he caught, claiming it was as big as a whale.

Translations

Translations of the word "hyperbolized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hiperbolizado

🇮🇳 अतिशयोक्तिपूर्ण

🇩🇪 übertrieben

🇮🇩 dihiperbolakan

🇺🇦 гіперболізований

🇵🇱 przesadzony

🇯🇵 誇張された

🇫🇷 hyperbolisé

🇪🇸 hiperbolizado

🇹🇷 abartılı

🇰🇷 과장된

🇸🇦 مبالغ فيه

🇨🇿 přehnaný

🇸🇰 preháňaný

🇨🇳 夸张的

🇸🇮 hiperboliziran

🇮🇸 ýktur

🇰🇿 асыра сілтенген

🇬🇪 გადაჭარბებული

🇦🇿 şişirdilmiş

🇲🇽 hiperbolizado

Etymology

The word 'hyperbolize' is derived from the Greek word 'hyperbolē', which means 'excess' or 'exaggeration'. The use of hyperbole in literature and rhetoric dates back to ancient times, with writers and speakers using exaggerated statements to make a point or create a vivid image. Over time, 'hyperbolize' has become a common term in English to describe the act of exaggerating for effect.