hy·per·bol·ic
ˌhī-pər-ˈbä-lik 
variants
or less commonly hyperbolical
: of, relating to, or marked by language that exaggerates or overstates the truth : of, relating to, or marked by hyperbole
hyperbolic claims
1
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
2
: 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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Avery Lotz, Axios, 28 Jan. 2025
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
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Adjective
Transgender Americans were a central target of Trump's often hyperbolic and outright false campaign trail messaging.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 28 Jan. 2025
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
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“Hyperbolic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hyperbolic. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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