Junior vocab icon Junior Vocab

Hyperbolize

Explore meanings, explanations, related words, synonyms, antonyms, translations, sentences, FAQ, for the word: Hyperbolize

Meanings of Hyperbolize

Verb

  • To make something sound bigger or more important than it really is.
  • To talk about something in a way that makes it seem more extreme or exciting.

Explanation of the word: Hyperbolize

Hyperbolize means to make something sound bigger or more important than it really is. Like if you say, 'I caught a fish this big!' and you hold your hands really far apart, that's hyperbolizing!

Search another word

Related Words

Translations for the word: Hyperbolize

hindi
अतिशयोक्ति (Atishayokti)

Atishayokti

बढ़ा-चढ़ा कर कहना (Badha-chadha kar kehna)

Badha-chadha kar kehna

अतिशयोक्ति (Atishayokti)

Atishayokti

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Hyperbolize

What does 'hyperbolize' mean?
To hyperbolize means to make something sound bigger, better, or more important than it really is. It's like when you tell a story and make it more exciting than it actually happened.
How do you pronounce 'hyperbolize'?
You pronounce 'hyperbolize' like this: hi-PER-buh-lize.
What is the origin of the word 'hyperbolize'?
The word 'hyperbolize' comes from the Greek word 'hyperbole', which means 'exaggeration'. It has been used in English since the 19th century.
What is the meaning of 'hyperbolize' in Bengali?
The word 'hyperbolize' in Bengali is 'অতিরঞ্জিত করা' (Atiranjita kara).