"Litotes" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"litotes" Definition
- the use of a negative or weak statement to emphasize a positive meaning, for example he wasn’t slow to accept the offer (= he was quick to accept the offer)
"litotes" Synonyms & Antonyms
"litotes" synonyms:
- understatement,
- restraint,
- reserve,
- subtlety,
- euphemism,
- trivialization,
- underemphasis,
- underplaying,
- understatedness,
- delicacy,
- meiosis,
- minimization,
- distortion,
- underestimate,
- restrained-statement,
- subtleness,
- delicateness,
- intricacy,
- mutedness
"litotes" antonyms:
- exaggeration,
- overstatement,