hyperbole in Greek
hyperbole in Greek is υπερβολή — hyperbole means exaggeration used for effect, not meant to be taken literally.
hyperbole in Greek
υπερβολή
Pronounced: ypervoli
(uncountable, rhetoric, literature) Deliberate or unintentional overstatement, particularly extreme overstatement.
What does "hyperbole" mean?
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noun Exaggeration used for effect, not meant to be taken literally.
""I've told you a million times" is hyperbole, not a literal count."
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hyperbole in a sentence
- "I've told you a million times" is hyperbole, not a literal count.
- The ad's claim of "the best pizza in the universe" was pure hyperbole.
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What is "hyperbole" in Greek?
"hyperbole" in Greek is υπερβολή. hyperbole means: Exaggeration used for effect, not meant to be taken literally.
How do you pronounce υπερβολή?
"hyperbole" in Greek is υπερβολή, pronounced "ypervoli".
How do you use "hyperbole" in a sentence?
Example: ""I've told you a million times" is hyperbole, not a literal count." In Greek, "hyperbole" is υπερβολή.
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