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LITOTES

7 pts

/laɪˈtəʊ.tiːz/

Extended Definitions

noun

  1. An ironic figure of speech whereby something is stated by denying its opposite, particularly the negation of a negative quality to say something positive.

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

ironical understatement used for effect

Letter Values

L1
I1
T1
O1
T1
E1
S1
= 7