noun

exaggeration

Translation

exaggeration, overstatement

Examples

His story was a complete exaggeration.

It is no exaggeration to say he is a genius.

Grammar Patterns

an exaggeration of ((sth.)) a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is The film was an exaggeration of what really happened.

Similar Words

Synonyms: overstatement, hyperbole; Antonyms: understatement, minimization

Etymology

From Latin 'ex-' (out, beyond) + 'aggerare' (to heap up). Literally, 'to heap up beyond measure'.

Memory Tips

Think of 'extra aggregation' – adding extra, unnecessary details to a story to make it seem bigger.