Characterized by exaggeration or overstatement; using hyperbole deliberately for effect. Describes language or claims that are intentionally exaggerated beyond literal truth.
From Greek 'hyperbolikos,' from 'hyperbole' (excess, exaggeration), from 'hyper-' (over, beyond) + 'ballein' (to throw). Literally means 'throwing beyond' the mark, describing language that overshoots normal expression.
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