What is Hyperlative?
1.
An extension of
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
Random Words:
1.
Same as hillbilly, but reserved for people of colder regions.
Sarah "Chillbilly" Palin should really get out, and stay out of..