Meaning of Overstatement | Babel Free
Definitions
- An exaggeration; a statement in excess of what is reasonable.
- The tendency to overstate.
Equivalents
Examples
“The story he gave was something of an overstatement of the facts.”
“It would hardly be an overstatement to describe⟳ Drummond's next design⟳ as an outstanding British locomotive class, and possibly his masterpiece.”
“She had a knack for overstatement.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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