hy·per·bo·le 
/haɪˈpɚbəli/ noun
plural hy·per·bo·les /haɪˈpɚbəli/ noun : language that describes something as better or worse than it really is [noncount] ▪ In describing his accomplishments, he's somewhat given to hyperbole. [=he tends to exaggerate his accomplishments] [count] ▪ The customer's letter of complaint was filled with hyperboles [=(more commonly) exaggerations] and outrageous claims.
— hy·per·bol·ic /ˌhaɪpɚˈbɑ:lɪk/ adjective
▪ hyperbolic [=(more commonly) exaggerated] claims about his accomplishments
/ˌhaɪpɚˈbɑ:lɪk/ adjective ▪ hyperbolic [=(more commonly) exaggerated] claims about his accomplishments
