Exaggeration

/ɛɡzˌæd‍ʒəɹˈe‍ɪʃən/

/ɪɡˌzædʒɝˈeɪʃən/

Exaggeration

the act of presenting something as larger, more significant, or more extreme than it actually is, often for emphasis or dramatic effect

extravagant exaggeration

synonyms : hyperbole

making to seem more important than it really is

Examples

1. Exaggeration is one of the most common forms of humor.

2. What is exaggeration?

3. Hyperboles are exaggerations.

4. Exaggeration is the key word here.