1. a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is
2. the action of making something seem larger, better, worse, or more important than it really is

Examples

• His claim that he waited for three hours was clearly an exaggeration.
• The news report was full of exaggeration about the storm’s damage.
• She has a tendency toward exaggeration when telling stories.
• Without exaggeration, this is the best pizza I’ve ever had.
• The advertisement’s promises were obvious exaggerations.
• His exaggeration of the facts made the situation seem worse than it was.