exaggeration
3 synonyms and 2 antonyms for exaggeration, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A statement or description that overstates the truth, making something seem bigger or more extreme than it is.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
trivialization
understatement
How to use exaggeration
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
without exaggeration
no exaggeration
gross exaggeration
Etymology
From Latin exaggeratio, "a piling up," from exaggerare (see "exaggerate").
Full origin of exaggeration →Frequently asked questions
What does “exaggeration” mean?
The word “exaggeration” means a statement or description that overstates the truth, making something seem bigger or more extreme than it is. In plain terms, the act of overstating something, or an overstated claim itself.
How do you pronounce “exaggeration”?
“Exaggeration” is pronounced ihg-zad-zhuh-RAY-shuhn (/ɪɡˌzæd͡ʒəˈɹeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “exaggeration” in a sentence?
Here is “exaggeration” used in a sentence: “Calling it "the worst day of my life" was a bit of an exaggeration — the bus was just late.”
What is another word for “exaggeration”?
Words with a similar meaning to “exaggeration” include overstatement and hyperbole.
What is the opposite of “exaggeration”?
The opposite of “exaggeration” — its antonyms — are trivialization and understatement.
What part of speech is “exaggeration”?
“Exaggeration” is a noun.
Where does the word “exaggeration” come from?
The word “exaggeration” comes from Latin. From Latin exaggeratio, "a piling up," from exaggerare (see "exaggerate").
Is “exaggeration” a common word?
“Exaggeration” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
