Litotes Meaning
There are 1 meaning(s) for word Litotes
Meaning 1 : understatement for rhetorical effect (especially when expressing an affirmative by negating its contrary)
Example : saying `I was not a little upset' when you mean `I was very upset' is an example of litotes
Synonyms : meiosis
Example : saying `I was not a little upset' when you mean `I was very upset' is an example of litotes
Synonyms : meiosis