litotes (Meaning)
Wordnet
litotes (n)
understatement for rhetorical effect (especially when expressing an affirmative by negating its contrary)
Webster
litotes (n.)
A diminution or softening of statement for the sake of avoiding censure or increasing the effect by contrast with the moderation shown in the form of expression; as, a citizen of no mean city, that is, of an illustrious city.
Synonyms & Antonyms of litotes
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litotes Sentence Examples
- The movie was not bad, it was litotes amazing.
- Her singing voice was litotes tolerable.
- The job is litotes not demanding.
- He is litotes not handsome, but his personality shines through.
- The food was litotes not unpalatable.
- The test was litotes not easy, but it was manageable.
- The weather was litotes not unfavorable for our picnic.
- Her sense of humor is litotes not lacking.
- The child is litotes not misbehaving.
- The room is litotes not cluttered, but it could use some tidying up.
FAQs About the word litotes
understatement for rhetorical effect (especially when expressing an affirmative by negating its contrary)A diminution or softening of statement for the sake of
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The movie was not bad, it was litotes amazing.
Her singing voice was litotes tolerable.
The job is litotes not demanding.
He is litotes not handsome, but his personality shines through.
