WorldJuly 14, 2026
hyperbole
/haɪˈpɜːrbəli/
Definition
Extravagant, intentionally exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally, often used for rhetorical effect or to emphasize a point.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek word 'hyperbolē', meaning 'excess' or 'throwing beyond'. It entered English via Latin to describe the figure of speech involving deliberate exaggeration.
In the news
The author uses this term to describe Andrew Giuliani's grand, idealized praise of American influence at the World Cup. It highlights the gap between his lofty, nationalistic rhetoric and the practical, collaborative nature of international security.
Trump could learn from the World Cup’s International Police Co-operation Center
Read the full article ↗Monocle