understatement
Example Sentences
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But, as we learn from Ms. Chang’s touching sequel, “Fly, Wild Swans,” in the first book she engaged in some inadvertent understatement.
"It's winter and it's rather cold outside," says Alina which is something of an understatement.
From BBC
To say Batty has kept a low profile since retiring in 2004 would be an understatement.
From BBC
“Everybody calls him a glue guy,” Stafford said, “probably an understatement.”
From Los Angeles Times
Calling that process a “show” is an understatement.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
