A figure of speech in which the expression is an evident exaggeration of the meaning intended to be conveyed, or by which things are represented as much greater or less, better or worse, than they really are; a statement exaggerated fancifully, through excitement, or for effect.
The president we have today is a typical Washington politician that's prone to hyperbole and decisiveness and false outrage. And I think it's very sad - very sad to watch. Marco Rubio
Of course on air I use occasional hyperbole to tell a story. Adam Carolla
Is the president purposefully using propaganda and hyperbole to garner the American public for support? Sean Hannity
I think writers are prone to hyperbole sometimes. John Legend
I'm a biographer; I can live with a little hyperbole. Ron Chernow
