What does litotes mean?
Litotes means (rhetoric) A figure of speech whereby something is stated by denying its opposite..
Litotes
/laɪˈtəʊ.tiːz/ · noun
Meaning
(rhetoric) A figure of speech whereby something is stated by denying its opposite..
Example Sentences
The delicacy which prompts a later generation to reject that name is by no means necessarily a result of stricter habits, is far more often due to the flatness which comes of untiring repetition and to the greater piquancy of litotes.
Synonyms for litotes
Antonyms for litotes
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Word Forms
- litotes
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for litotes?
Common synonyms include antenantiosis, meiosis, moderatour.
What is the opposite of litotes?
Possible antonyms include hyperbole.
How do you use litotes in a sentence?
The delicacy which prompts a later generation to reject that name is by no means necessarily a result of stricter habits, is far more often due to the flatness which comes of untiring repetition and to the greater piquancy of litotes.
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