Litotes — synonyms, definition

1. litotes (Noun)

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meiosis
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litotes (Noun) — Understatement for rhetorical effect (especially when expressing an affirmative by negating its contrary). ex. "saying 'I was not a little upset' when you mean 'I was very upset' is an example of litotes"

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Understatement rhetorical device
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