Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > L Synonyms of litotes Find synonyms for: Noun 1. litotes, meiosis, rhetorical device, understatement usage: 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 litotes" WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of litotes (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: hagiography Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language