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EXAGGERATION

(noun)

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There are 3 meanings of the word Exaggeration.

How to pronounce exaggeration:

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Exaggeration - as a noun

Extravagant exaggeration

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hyperbole19

The act of making something more noticeable than usual

Example: "The dance involved a deliberate exaggeration of his awkwardness"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
increase10step-up
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Making to seem more important than it really is

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
magnification21overstatement18

Example Sentences

"Her claim that she had seen a million ants in her kitchen was clearly an exaggeration."
"The news article was filled with exaggerations about the politician's accomplishments."
"His story about catching a fish as big as a whale seemed like an exaggeration."
"The comedian's routine was full of humorous exaggerations."
"She couldn't help but use exaggeration to make her point more impactful."
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Word Game Points

Is EXAGGERATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, exaggeration is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EXAGGERATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is EXAGGERATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, exaggeration is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EXAGGERATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is EXAGGERATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, exaggeration is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EXAGGERATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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