Hyperlative

What is Hyperlative?

An extension of superlative.

It is essentially a word used to describe the greatness of something in an inappropriate context.

Examples include 'experience', 'sensation' and 'revolution'.

"This groundbreaking new rice cracker is a revelation - a whole new experience in taste sensations." has a bad case of hyperlative usage.

See superlative, ott, extreme, exaggerate

Lawnmowerman Ii

1. The all time worst film ever Lawnmowerman II is crap!! YEAH!!! See j..

Oxter

1. armpit a standard english word, not slang, which could and should be used widely Be sure to wash under your oxters boys. Shite, your..

Jonkel

1. A big fat joint. It's a Dutch term but also used outside the Netherlands. Because it sounds so Dutch, it's a pretty popular wo..

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