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A comment that highlights something by deliberate use of an understatement. An example of a litote is saying "not bad" when something is especially well done.
A figure of speech that conveys a meaning by denying the opposite meaning. "Not bad" and "I'm not surprised" are litotes, that convey the meaning "good" and "I expected that", respectfully.
[[Category:Literary Devices]]
[[Category:Literary Devices]]