Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Litotes.
How to pronounce litotes:
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Litotes - as a noun
Understatement for rhetorical effect (especially when expressing an affirmative by negating its contrary)
Example: "Saying `i was not a little upset' when you mean `i was very upset' is an example of litotes"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
meiosis9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
understatement17rhetorical deviceHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Word Game Points
Is LITOTES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, litotes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LITOTES has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is LITOTES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, litotes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLITOTES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is LITOTES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, litotes is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLITOTES has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
