Merriam-Webster’s
Word of the Day
June 19
litotes
LYE-tuh-teez
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noun
Meaning
: understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary
Example Sentence
Jamie blushingly acknowledged her victory by litotes, saying that her scores were “not bad” and that she was “not displeased” with her performance.
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