hyperbolic
Example Sentences
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What he thought was a hyperbolic exaggeration would come true all too soon.
From Literature
But while the organization’s rhetoric can be laughably hyperbolic, a quick peek under the hood reveals a record that cannot be laughed away.
From Salon
It also applies to hyperbolic geometries, which are commonly used in theoretical physics and modern models of spacetime.
From Science Daily
Gilligan might find that declaration a bit hyperbolic, especially in light of what other shows have done.
From Salon
It is not hyperbolic to say that lives will be changed by this World Cup final.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
