meaning of litotes
1. A diminution or softening of statement for the sake of avoiding censure or increasing the effect by contrast with the moderation shown in the form of expression; as, " a citizen of no mean city," that is, of an illustrious city.
2. understatement for rhetorical effect especially when expressing an affirmative by negating its contrary; "saying `I was not a little upset when you mean `I was very upset is an example of
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