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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Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2025
At the risk of sounding hyperbolic, a cordless vacmop can be a life-changing purchase.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 21 Mar. 2025
Perhaps Pitino was being a bit hyperbolic, as the Red Storm only made 41.8% of their field goals, including 5-of-18 3-pointers (27.8%).
—Tim Casey, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Right from the outset of this season, however, all hell broke loose internally — and that description isn’t hyperbolic.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
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
At the risk of sounding hyperbolic, a cordless vacmop can be a life-changing purchase.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 21 Mar. 2025
Perhaps Pitino was being a bit hyperbolic, as the Red Storm only made 41.8% of their field goals, including 5-of-18 3-pointers (27.8%).
—Tim Casey, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Right from the outset of this season, however, all hell broke loose internally — and that description isn’t hyperbolic.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
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“Hyperbolic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hyperbolic. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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