Definition of "exaggeration" in English

noun

1. The act of heaping or piling up.

2. The act of exaggerating; the act of doing or representing in an excessive manner; a going beyond the bounds of truth, reason, or justice; a hyperbolical representation; hyperbole; overstatement.

   • They say he's a millionnaire, but that's a massive exaggeration.

3. A representation of things beyond natural life, in expression, beauty, power, vigor.