What is litotes?

Correct answer: Form of understatement in speech

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MAFE1967
MAFE1967
Use of another word as not to blatantly state the truth but not also lying.
Nhuca
Nhuca
I have learnt something new!
brickmartian
brickmartian
Bala, The phrase, ""Ain't""ain't" a word"! comes to mind!
Player #120374466
Player #120374466
It is a way of being subtle or diplomatic about a uncomfortable subject.
Bala
Bala
Meesh, don't think so. Imight be wrong but calling a large person, 'Tiny'. Is a very simple example?