noun
- statements that represent something as being larger, greater, better, or worse than it really is
Usage: plural of exaggeration
Examples
- His stories were full of wild exaggerations about his adventures.
- The newspaper was criticized for its exaggerations of the crisis.
- She tends to speak in exaggerations when she’s excited.
- The coach warned against exaggerations when reporting injuries.
- Political campaigns often rely on exaggerations to make their points.
- His exaggerations made the simple fishing trip sound like an epic journey.