Definitions from Wiktionary (understatement)
▸ noun: (uncountable, rhetoric) A figure of speech whereby something is made to seem smaller or less important than it actually is, either through phrasing or lack of emphasis, often for ironic effect.
▸ noun: (countable) An instance of such phrasing or lack of emphasis; an incomplete statement.
▸ noun: An incomplete disclosure that intentionally withholds relevant information.
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▸ noun: (uncountable, rhetoric) A figure of speech whereby something is made to seem smaller or less important than it actually is, either through phrasing or lack of emphasis, often for ironic effect.
▸ noun: (countable) An instance of such phrasing or lack of emphasis; an incomplete statement.
▸ noun: An incomplete disclosure that intentionally withholds relevant information.
Similar:
misunderstatement,
meiosis,
underestimation,
underdose,
undermeasurement,
metaphore,
subtlety,
underpraise,
underapproximation,
misunderestimation,
more...
Opposite:
Types:
mild understatement,
litotes,
meiosis,
euphemism,
modesty,
downplaying,
minimizing,
restraint,
more...
Phrases:
Adjectives:
gross,
considerable,
british,
classic,
typical,
characteristic,
substantial,
ironic,
deliberate,
vast,
serious
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▸ Word origin
▸ Words similar to Understatement
▸ Usage examples for Understatement
▸ Idioms related to Understatement
▸ Wikipedia articles (New!)
▸ Popular adjectives describing Understatement
▸ Words that often appear near Understatement
▸ Rhymes of Understatement
▸ Invented words related to Understatement