Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Understatements

👉 Understatement is a literary device used in writing to create emphasis or contrast with something that is less important. It involves using words that are placed at the end of sentences, paragraphs, and other forms of text to emphasize certain points without being overtly dramatic or dramatic. For example:
"I'm just going to sit here and watch TV."
"She's got a lot on her plate right now." In this example, the underlined words are placed at the end of each

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