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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Eric Green, Time, 30 Apr. 2025
Even his wave was measured and respectful, not the sweeping gesture of a leader with a hyperbolic self-image.
—Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
While that timeframe may have been hyperbolic, Trump was clearly very intent on getting a peace deal signed quite early in his second term.
—Douglas Schoen, Orange County Register, 20 Mar. 2025
Presumptions of guilt based on hyperbolic claims of affiliation with the Communist Party have been replaced by allegations of alignment with Hamas.
—Rick Baldoz, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2025
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While his claims to be able to produce results in 24 hours were hyperbolic, smart diplomacy using carrots and sticks had a chance.
—Eric Green, Time, 30 Apr. 2025
Even his wave was measured and respectful, not the sweeping gesture of a leader with a hyperbolic self-image.
—Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
While that timeframe may have been hyperbolic, Trump was clearly very intent on getting a peace deal signed quite early in his second term.
—Douglas Schoen, Orange County Register, 20 Mar. 2025
Presumptions of guilt based on hyperbolic claims of affiliation with the Communist Party have been replaced by allegations of alignment with Hamas.
—Rick Baldoz, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2025
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“Hyperbolic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hyperbolic. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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