litotic
/laɪˈtɑtɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or using litotes, a figure of speech in which something is expressed by denying its opposite (e.g., saying 'not bad' to mean 'good').
- The writer's litotic style often confuses readers who expect direct praise.
- In a litotic response, he said the meal was 'not unpleasant,' which was high praise from him.
- Her litotic comment 'It's not the worst movie' actually meant she enjoyed it.
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