exaggerator

noun

Definition of exaggeratornext
as in liar

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  1. liar
  2. fabulist
  3. storyteller
Noun
  • Rainey, who passed away in 2023, spent decades opposing Napolitano’s story and calling her a liar.
    Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Catherine may be an adulterer and a liar, but this dude dead-dropped you lewd photos of your own wife!
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of liar
Noun
  • Another guest was Alex Jones, the keening fabulist whom Carlson once considered beyond the pale and now treats as a prophet.
    Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Based on Daniel Wallace’s novel, the movie stars Ewan McGregor as a boyish fabulist and Billy Crudup as his son who, years later, tries to understand who his father really was.
    Will Leitch, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2024
Definition of fabulist
Noun
  • Earlier this year, on July 13th, the sonic storyteller took over one of the largest stages at one of the biggest music festivals in Serbia, Exit Festival.
    Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
  • One of the most prominent storytellers to depict Monotropa uniflora was Emily Dickinson.
    Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of storyteller
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