Clues for the word "HYPERBOLE"
We've had 11 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 11 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Guardian Quick crossword on June 14, 2017.
Definition of hyperbole
- n. - A figure of speech in which the expression is an evident exaggeration of the meaning intended to be conveyed, or by which things are represented as much greater or less, better or worse, than they really are; a statement exaggerated fancifully, through excitement, or for effect.
Referring Clues
- Paul Bunyan device
- "I could eat a horse," e.g.
- Exaggerated claims
- Exagerated claims
- Four-dimensional figure
- Extravagant exaggeration
- Deliberately extravagant exaggeration
- Exaggeration
- ... using ___: Marys microscopic lamb / So white, it struck me blind!
- Deliberate exaggeration may possibly be her ploy
- Exaggeration by rep, anxious in an awkward situation
Last Seen In
- Guardian Quick - June 14, 2017
- Guardian Speedy - April 05, 2015
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - April 12, 2014
- Chronicle of Higher Education - April 30, 2010
- Guardian Quick - November 18, 2009
- Guardian Quick - August 24, 2008
- Guardian Cryptic - November 26, 2007
- Guardian Quiptic - January 08, 2007
- Guardian Speedy - November 27, 2005
- New York Times - September 01, 1998
- New York Times - June 07, 1997