How do you pronounce litotes?

litotes is pronounced as /ˈlaɪtoʊtiːz/.

🗣️litotes

noun

/ˈlaɪtoʊtiːz/

a figure of speech in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrary

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

understatement, euphemism, double negative

exaggeration, overstatement

use of litotes, rhetorical litotes, common litotes

a person's outward behavior or appearance

The process of monitoring and evaluating advancement towards goals or objectives.

Show of courage or confidence that is not real.

The state of being next to or adjoining something else.

an imaginary or mythical being of human form but superhuman size; something of great size or force

Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.