lítote

Definitions of lítote
  1. noun
    a statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
    synonyms: atenuación, eufemismo
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    antonyms:
    exageración
    making to seem more important than it really is
    type of:
    afirmación, exposición, informe, manifestación, relación
    a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
  2. noun
    understatement for rhetorical effect (especially when expressing an affirmative by negating its contrary)
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    type of:
    atenuación, eufemismo
    a statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
    figura retórica
    a use of language that creates a literary effect (but often without regard for literal significance)
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