hyperbole

• Figure de style ou procédé rhétorique consistant en des affirmations ou déclarations exagérées, non destinées à être prises au sens littéral, utilisées pour un effet de renforcement ou dramatique.

A figure of speech or rhetorical device that involves exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or dramatic effect.

1. Exaggeration for effectB2formal

   Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or dramatic effect.

   Hyperbole (figure de style)

   • The politician's speech was full of hyperbole about the economy.
   • Saying 'I've told you a million times' is a common hyperbole.
   • The movie review used hyperbole to describe the acting as 'the best ever'.

   Synonymesamplificationembellishmentexaggerationextravagancemagnificationoveremphasisoverkilloverstatement

   Antonymeslitotesmeiosisunderstatement