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(uncountable, rhetoric) A figure of speech whereby something is made to seem smaller or less important than it actually is, either through phrasing or lack of emphasis, often for ironic effect.

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understatement

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(uncountable, rhetoric) A figure of speech whereby something is made to seem smaller or less important than it actually is, either through phrasing or lack of emphasis, often for ironic effect.

日本語の意味

実際の状況よりも控えめに、または取るに足らないことに見せかける修辞技法。 / （風刺的な効果を狙い）重要性や量を意図的に過小評価して表現する方法。

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山を「ちょっとした丘だ」と呼ぶのは、控えめな修辞表現の典型で、ガイドの皮肉に皆が笑った。

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(uncountable, rhetoric) A figure of speech whereby something is made to seem smaller or less important than it actually is, either through phrasing or lack of emphasis, often for ironic effect.