hy·per·bol·ic
ˌhī-pər-ˈbä-lik 
variants
or less commonly hyperbolical
: of, relating to, or marked by language that exaggerates or overstates the truth : of, relating to, or marked by hyperbole
hyperbolic claims
1
geometry
: of, relating to, or being like a curve that is formed by the intersection of a double right circular cone with a plane that cuts both halves of the cone : of, relating to, or being analogous to a hyperbola
2
: of, relating to, or being a space in which more than one line parallel to a given line passes through a point
hyperbolic geometry
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Orlando Sentinel and Virginian Pilot Editorial Boards, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
Its oversized tube mirrors its hyperbolic effect, which is made possible by a thick wand that applies dense pigments in one swipe.
—Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 28 Mar. 2025
My experience: From the first bite to the last, the treat provided a perfectly hyperbolic pairing of sweet and savory.
—Jay R. Jordan, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
Different views on the topic Supporters of former President Trump and allies like Elon Musk have dismissed Swalwell’s security concerns as hyperbolic, framing his outspoken criticism as politically motivated theatrics rather than genuine risk[3].
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2025
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What may have been a hyperbolic question only two months ago is now frighteningly serious, as federal authorities have arrested and threatened to deport hundreds of legal residents in recent weeks.
—Orlando Sentinel and Virginian Pilot Editorial Boards, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
Its oversized tube mirrors its hyperbolic effect, which is made possible by a thick wand that applies dense pigments in one swipe.
—Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 28 Mar. 2025
My experience: From the first bite to the last, the treat provided a perfectly hyperbolic pairing of sweet and savory.
—Jay R. Jordan, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
Different views on the topic Supporters of former President Trump and allies like Elon Musk have dismissed Swalwell’s security concerns as hyperbolic, framing his outspoken criticism as politically motivated theatrics rather than genuine risk[3].
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2025
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“Hyperbolic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hyperbolic. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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