Eksaherasyon (en. Exaggeration)

eksah-eh-ra-syon

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The excessive display or narration of something that goes beyond the actual situation.
His story is an exaggeration of the events.
Ang kanyang kwento ay isang eksaherasyon ng mga pangyayari.
Amplifying the truth or details in narratives.
There are exaggerations in his explanation about the incident.
May mga eksaherasyon sa kanyang paliwanag tungkol sa insidente.
A form of rhetoric aimed at creating more impact on the audience or reader.
The writer uses exaggeration to capture the attention of his readers.
Gumagamit ang manunulat ng eksaherasyon upang makuha ang atensyon ng kanyang mga mambabasa.

Etymology

from the Latin word 'exaggeratio'

Common Phrases and Expressions

don't be exaggerated
Express the truth without adding too much.
huwag maging eksaherado

Related Words

extraordinary
A word that describes something unusual or excessive.
pambihira

Slang Meanings

exaggerated or excessive reaction
His exaggeration in the story is like a movie.
Ang eksaherasyon niya sa kwento ay parang pelikula na.
overacting
The actors in the soap opera are all about exaggeration in the scenes.
Ang mga artista sa teleserye ay puro eksaherasyon sa mga eksena.