litotes

laɪˈtoʊtiːz
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Translation of litotes into Hebrew

Noun

rhetoric

TECH.
understatement by negating the opposite for effect
TECH.
הַקְטָנָה בְּאֶמְצָעוּת הַכְּחָשָׁה
  • Litotes often soften statements by negating the opposite meaning.בהקטנה באמצעות הכחשה משתמשים לעיתים כדי להמתיק את הטענות.
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Synonyms and analogies of litotes in English

n.meiosisunderstatementMore synonyms

Examples of litotes in a sentence

  • His use of litotes added humor to the speech.

Translations of "litotes" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
לשון המעטהn.

Using litotes, she said the meal was not bad at all.

באמצעות לשון המעטה היא אמרה שהארוחה לא הייתה רעה בכלל.

In the speech, he cleverly incorporated litotes to engage the audience.

בנאום, הוא שילב לשון המעטה באופן חכם כדי לרתק את הקהל.

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litotes: Examples and translations in context

The coach used litotes to downplay the team's loss during the press conference.

המאמן השתמש בלשון המעטה כדי למזער את חשיבות ההפסד של הקבוצה במסיבת העיתונאים.

The writer's use of litotes added depth to the character's dialogue.

השימוש של הכותב בלשון המעטה הוסיף עומק לדיאלוג של הדמות.

In literature, authors often employ litotes to convey modesty and wit.

בספרות, סופרים משתמשים לעיתים בלשון המעטה כדי להביע צניעות וחוכמה.

With a touch of humor, he utilized litotes to soften his criticism.

בנימה הומוריסטית, הוא השתמש בלשון המעטה כדי לרכך את הביקורת שלו.

She expressed her disappointment through litotes, saying the results were not encouraging.

היא הביעה את אכזבתה באמצעות לשון המעטה, כשהיא אומרת שהתוצאות לא מעודדות.

Litotes is often used for subtle sarcasm in everyday conversation.

לשון המעטה משמשת לעיתים קרובות לסרקזם מעודן בשיחה יומיומית.

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