noun · Medium SAT word

    Hyperbole

    exaggeration; extravagant exaggeration

    Hyperbole in a sentence

    The advertisement used hyperbole to claim the product cures everything.

    Synonyms for hyperbole

    • exaggeration
    • overstatement
    • embellishment

    Antonyms for hyperbole

    Practice hyperbole on real SAT questions

    Vocabulary like hyperbole appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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