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1 | 99% | 9 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 33% | 11 | Caricature-like exaggeration for effect | |
3 | 30% | 7 | Exaggeration for dramatic or artistic effect | |
Exaggeration For Effect Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "HYPERBOLE" which means:
- noun
- • Extravagant exaggeration
An example sentence would be:
- • "He is always using hyperbole to describe his achievements."
- • "The comedian's routine was full of hyperbole to make the audience laugh."
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1 | An intentional exaggeration to create emphasis or effect | |
2 | Eccentric, Beryl? Hope that's exaggeration
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01 Feb 2022 | The Guardian Cryptic / 01 Feb 2022 |
3 | Effect where combined actions produce a greater effect than the sum of individual efforts
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26 Jan 2019 | The Guardian Quick / 26 Jan 2019 |
4 | Exaggeration
New York Times -
30 Sep 1982 | New York Times / 30 Sep 1982 |
5 | Exaggeration for dramatic or artistic effect | |
6 | Side effect or ride effect?
New York Times -
16 Jun 2012 | New York Times / 16 Jun 2012 |
7 | The most tongue-tied manages this without the slightest exaggeration?
The Guardian Everyman -
06 May 2012 | The Guardian Everyman / 06 May 2012 |