Hyperlative

What is Hyperlative?


1.

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


89

Random Words:

1. Ubuntu is an ancient african word, meaning "I can't configure Debian" I installed Ubuntu yesterday, it was way more easi..
1. used to describe food that is delightful but contains lots of grease, fat, and calories. therefore, not being light in the least Town T..
1. a physiological response a woman feels that indicates a romantic interest in a man or woman; that "feeling" a woman gets for s..