How Do You Spell HYPERBOLISE?

Pronunciation: [hˈa͡ɪpəbˌɒla͡ɪz] (IPA)

Hyperbolise is spelled with a "Y" and "S" in the middle, not "I" and "Z" as some may expect. The correct IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /haɪˈpɜː.bə.laɪz/. The "Y" creates the "ai" sound in the first syllable, and the second syllable is pronounced with a short "e" sound followed by a long "o" sound represented by the letter "e". The final syllable is pronounced as "ize" with a long "i" sound followed by a "z" sound.

HYPERBOLISE Meaning and Definition

1. Hyperbolise is a verb that refers to the act of exaggerating or overstating something beyond its actual or literal truth. It involves presenting something in an exaggerated manner for emphasis, dramatic effect, or to amplify the impact of a statement or situation. The term is derived from the word "hyperbole," which is a figure of speech widely used in various forms of communication, including literature, rhetoric, and everyday language.

   When a person hyperbolises, they intentionally overemphasize certain aspects, attributes, or characteristics of a subject or an event to make it appear more significant, extraordinary, or extreme than it actually is. This literary device is often used in storytelling, humor, and persuasive techniques, as it can capture attention, evoke emotions, or create a lasting impression.

   Hyperbolising can involve magnifying the positive or negative aspects of something to create a particular effect. It can also involve the use of extravagant language, embellishments, or colorful imagery. However, it is important to note that hyperbolising is not meant to deceive or mislead others, but rather to emphasize a point or make a memorable impact.

   While hyperbolising is a common and effective form of expression, it should be used judiciously to maintain credibility and avoid crossing into the realm of dishonesty or misinformation.

2. To speak or write with exaggeration; to exaggerate.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for HYPERBOLISE

• hyperbolizze
• gyperbolise
• byperbolise
• nyperbolise
• jyperbolise
• uyperbolise
• yyperbolise
• htperbolise
• hgperbolise
• hhperbolise
• huperbolise
• h7perbolise
• h6perbolise
• hyoerbolise
• hylerbolise
• hy0erbolise
• hypwrbolise
• hypsrbolise
• hypdrbolise
• hyprrbolise

Etymology of HYPERBOLISE

The word "hyperbolise" is derived from the Greek term "hyperbolein", which is composed of two elements: "hyper" meaning "beyond" or "excessive", and "bolein" meaning "to throw". Hence, the literal meaning of "hyperbolein" is "to throw beyond", indicating the act of exaggerating or magnifying something beyond its natural limits. This Greek term was later anglicized, resulting in the word "hyperbolise" in English.

Conjugate verb Hyperbolise

CONDITIONAL

I would hyperbolise

you would hyperbolise

he/she/it would hyperbolise

we would hyperbolise

they would hyperbolise

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be hyperbolising

you would be hyperbolising

he/she/it would be hyperbolising

we would be hyperbolising

they would be hyperbolising

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have hyperbolise

you would have hyperbolise

he/she/it would have hyperbolise

we would have hyperbolise

they would have hyperbolise

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been hyperbolising

you would have been hyperbolising

he/she/it would have been hyperbolising

we would have been hyperbolising

they would have been hyperbolising

FUTURE

I will hyperbolise

you will hyperbolise

he/she/it will hyperbolise

we will hyperbolise

they will hyperbolise

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be hyperbolising

you will be hyperbolising

he/she/it will be hyperbolising

we will be hyperbolising

they will be hyperbolising

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have hyperbolised

you will have hyperbolised

he/she/it will have hyperbolised

we will have hyperbolised

they will have hyperbolised

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been hyperbolising

you will have been hyperbolising

he/she/it will have been hyperbolising

we will have been hyperbolising

they will have been hyperbolising

IMPERATIVE

you hyperbolise

we let´s hyperbolise

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to hyperbolise

PAST

I hyperbolised

you hyperbolised

he/she/it hyperbolised

we hyperbolised

they hyperbolised

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was hyperbolising

you were hyperbolising

he/she/it was hyperbolising

we were hyperbolising

they were hyperbolising

PAST PARTICIPLE

hyperbolised

PAST PERFECT

I had hyperbolised

you had hyperbolised

he/she/it had hyperbolised

we had hyperbolised

they had hyperbolised

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been hyperbolising

you had been hyperbolising

he/she/it had been hyperbolising

we had been hyperbolising

they had been hyperbolising

PRESENT

I hyperbolise

you hyperbolise

he/she/it hyperbolises

we hyperbolise

they hyperbolise

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am hyperbolising

you are hyperbolising

he/she/it is hyperbolising

we are hyperbolising

they are hyperbolising

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

hyperbolising

PRESENT PERFECT

I have hyperbolised

you have hyperbolised

he/she/it has hyperbolised

we have hyperbolised

they have hyperbolised

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been hyperbolising

you have been hyperbolising

he/she/it has been hyperbolising

we have been hyperbolising

they have been hyperbolising

I would have hyperbolised

we would have hyperbolised

you would have hyperbolised

he/she/it would have hyperbolised

they would have hyperbolised