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exaggeration in Irish

exaggeration in Irish is áibhéil, áiféis — exaggeration means a statement or description that overstates the truth, making something seem bigger or more extreme than it is.

exaggeration in Irish

áibhéil
noun
The act of exaggerating; the act of doing or representing in an excessive manner; a going beyond the bounds of truth, reason, or justice; a hyperbolical representation; hyperbole; overstatement.
áiféis
noun
The act of exaggerating; the act of doing or representing in an excessive manner; a going beyond the bounds of truth, reason, or justice; a hyperbolical representation; hyperbole; overstatement.

What does "exaggeration" mean?

  1. noun A statement or description that overstates the truth, making something seem bigger or more extreme than it is.
    "Calling it "the worst day of my life" was a bit of an exaggeration — the bus was just late."
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exaggeration in a sentence

  • Calling it "the worst day of my life" was a bit of an exaggeration — the bus was just late.
  • It's no exaggeration to say the concert changed how she saw music.

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What is "exaggeration" in Irish?

"exaggeration" in Irish is áibhéil, áiféis. exaggeration means: A statement or description that overstates the truth, making something seem bigger or more extreme than it is.

How do you use "exaggeration" in a sentence?

Example: "Calling it "the worst day of my life" was a bit of an exaggeration — the bus was just late." In Irish, "exaggeration" is áibhéil, áiféis.

Are there other ways to say "exaggeration" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "exaggeration": áibhéil, áiféis.

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