🗣️litotes (laɪˈtoʊtiːz)

noun
/ˈlaɪtoʊtiːz/
litote (litote)

Signification

a figure of speech in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrary
Traduction de la signification
une figure de style dans laquelle une affirmation est exprimée par la négation de son contraire
une figure de style dans laquelle une affirmation est exprimée par la negation de son contraire

Phrases d'exemple

Saying 'not bad' as a compliment is an example of litotes.

Dire 'pas mal' comme compliment est un exemple de litote.
Dire 'pas mal' comme compliment est un exemple de litote.

Synonymes

understatement, euphemism, double negative

Antonymes

exaggeration, overstatement

Collocations

use of litotes, rhetorical litotes, common litotes

Vocabulaires connexes

a goal or aim; something that one strives to achieve
a small dark purple or black fruit that grows on bushes
a cowardly or dishonorable person
A person who is excessively concerned with minor details or rules, often in a showy way.
the outermost layer or boundary of something
a person who intervenes or pleads on behalf of another