Litotes
Nounअल्पोक्ति, व्यंग्यात्मक अल्पाभिव्यक्ति
Definition
A figure of speech consisting of an understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by negating its opposite.
Contextual Sentence: "When she said 'not bad' for an outstanding performance, she employed litotes."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Think of 'little' + 'otes'—saying less to mean more.
Synonyms
understatement
meiosis
ironic understatement
Antonyms
hyperbole
exaggeration
overstatement