hyperbolista

Hyperbolista is a term used to describe a person who employs hyperbole, a deliberate exaggeration used for emphasis, humor, or rhetorical effect. The word derives from the Greek hyperbolē, meaning "excess" or "throwing beyond," through Latin and other linguistic pathways, and forms the agent noun hyperbolist, with hyperbolista being a common variant in Romance languages such as Spanish and Italian.

In rhetoric, hyperbole is a figure of speech that makes something seem far more significant or dramatic than it is in reality. A hyperbolist may appear in literature, journalism, political oratory, advertising, and social media, where extreme statements are used to capture attention or convey strong emotion. Hyperbole is typically not meant to be taken literally, though it can influence readers' or listeners' perceptions, persuasion, and humor. It can be used positively to celebrate or negatively to criticize; it can also function as a tool in satire or parody.

Common examples include phrases like "I told you a million times" or "this bag weighs a ton." While related to exaggeration and irony, hyperbole centers on magnitude and intensity rather than contradiction. In analysis, hyperbolists are examined for stylistic choices—what is exaggerated, what effect is pursued, and how context shapes interpretation. See also: hyperbole, rhetoric, figure of speech.