litotes
/ˈlaɪtəˌtiz/
noun
- A figure of speech that uses understatement by saying something is not the opposite of what is meant, often for ironic or humorous effect.
- In literature, litotes can add a subtle, dry humor to a description.
- Saying 'It's not the best weather' during a hurricane is an example of litotes.
- She used litotes when she said the test was 'not too hard' after getting a perfect score.
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