exaggeration
Translation
exaggeration, overstatement
Examples
His story was a complete exaggeration.
His story was a complete exaggeration.
It's no exaggeration to say it was the best meal.
It's no exaggeration to say it was the best meal.
Grammar Patterns
an exaggeration of ((sth.)) The report is an exaggeration of the real problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: overstatement, hyperbole; Antonyms: understatement, minimization
Etymology
From Latin 'ex-' (out, beyond) + 'aggerare' (to heap up). Literally 'heaping up beyond measure'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'extra aggregation' – adding extra, unnecessary details to a story to make it bigger.