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Exaggeration
01
the act of presenting something as larger, more significant, or more extreme than it actually is, often for emphasis or dramatic effect
02
extravagant exaggeration
03
making to seem more important than it really is
Example
Her claims were regarded as arrant exaggerations, with no basis in reality.
The report was based on the truth, without any exaggeration.
The politician's speech was full of beans, containing numerous falsehoods and exaggerations.
The politician tried to spin a tale about his achievements, but the public saw through the exaggerations and false claims.
He innocently believed the exaggerated story, unaware of the playful exaggeration.
