hyperbolic

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adjective (1)

hy·per·bol·ic ˌhī-pər-ˈbä-lik

variants or less commonly hyperbolical

ˌhī-pər-ˈbä-li-kəl

: of, relating to, or marked by language that exaggerates or overstates the truth : of, relating to, or marked by hyperbole

hyperbolic claims

hyperbolically

ˌhī-pər-ˈbä-li-k(ə-)lē

adverb

hyperbolic

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geometry : of, relating to, or being like a curve that is formed by the intersection of a double right circular cone with a plane that cuts both halves of the cone : of, relating to, or being analogous to a hyperbola

: of, relating to, or being a space in which more than one line parallel to a given line passes through a point

hyperbolic geometry

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The episode is framed with a hyperbolic, documentary-style voice-over from former SNL cast member and current announcer Darrell Hammond that’s very similar to the one that opens the beloved sketch. —

Jen Chaney, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025 Rather than temper his tone as the general election approaches, Trump's public rhetoric has grown more erratic, hyperbolic and nativist than ever. —

Zachary Basu, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024 Despite a hyperbolic festival reception, the comedy quickly fizzled after bombing at the box office and underperforming in precursor awards. —

Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025 With new brands emerging daily, celebrity endorsements dominating the narrative, and marketing claims becoming increasingly hyperbolic, standing out as a true industry leader requires more than innovative packaging or a catchy tagline. —

Lara Devgan, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hyperbolic