Definisi 'litotes'

English to English
noun
1 understatement for rhetorical effect (especially when expressing an affirmative by negating its contrary) Terjemahkan
Example:
saying `I was not a little upset' when you mean `I was very upset' is an example of litotes
source: wordnet30
2 A diminution or softening of statement for the sake of avoiding censure or increasing the effect by contrast with the moderation shown in the form of expression; as, " a citizen of no mean city," that is, of an illustrious city. Terjemahkan
source: webster1913
Indonesian to Indonesian
3 pernyataan yg memperkecil sesuatu atau melemahkan, dan menyatakan kebalikannya, msl untuk mengatakan pandai digunakan ungkapan tidak bodoh
source: kbbi3
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