adj
hyperbolic
Hyperbolic (adj) means of or relating to hyperbole.
adj
1
Of or relating to hyperbole.
2
Using hyperbole: exaggerated.
3
Of a perceived color, having a saturation exceeding 100%.
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Etymology
From Latin hyperbolic(us), from Ancient Greek ὑπερβολικός (huperbolikós). First attested in the 15th century. By surface analysis, hyperbol(e) + -ic.
Rhymes for hyperbolic
colic
frolic
anabolic
Catholic
systolic
symbolic
apostolic
alcoholic
metabolic
parabolic
workaholic
melancholic
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of hyperbolic?
"hyperbolic" (adj) means of or relating to hyperbole.
What are the different meanings of hyperbolic?
"hyperbolic" has 3 main meanings: 1. Of or relating to hyperbole; 2. Using hyperbole: exaggerated; 3. Of a perceived color, having a saturation exceeding 100%.