exaggeration

CEFRC1

/ɪɡˌzæd͡ʒəˈɹeɪʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A description that makes something seem larger or more important than it is.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A representation of things beyond natural life, in expression, beauty, power, vigor.

Examples

  • It is no exaggeration to say that he is a first-rate writer.

  • It is no exaggeration to say that he is a genius.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The act of heaping or piling up.

  2. 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.

More examples

In context

  • He has a tendency toward exaggeration.

  • They say he's a millionnaire, but that's a massive exaggeration.

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Origin

noun

Borrowed from Latin exaggerātiō.