understatementˌʌn dərˈsteɪt mənt, ˈʌn dərˌsteɪt-
understatement (n)
- plural
- understatements
English Definitions:
understatement (noun)
a statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
understatement (Noun)
a disclosure or statement that is less than complete
understatement (Noun)
restraint or lack of emphasis, especially for ironic effect
Understatement
Understatement is a form of speech which contains an expression of less strength than what would be expected. This is not to be confused with euphemism, where a polite phrase is used in place of a harsher or more offensive expression.
Understatement
Understatement is an expression of lesser strength than what the speaker or writer actually means or than what is normally expected. It is the opposite of embellishment or exaggeration, and is used for emphasis, irony, hedging, or humor. A particular form of understatement using negative syntax is called litotes. This is not to be confused with euphemism, where a polite phrase is used in place of a harsher or more offensive expression. Understatement may also be called underexaggeration to denote lesser enthusiasm. Understatement also merges the comic with the ironic, as in Mark Twain’s comment, “The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.”
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