Definition and examples of an understatement?

Answer 1

To say that the Nazis killed several thousand Jews is a huge understatement.

His admission that he had some troubles as a teen was a vast understatement, as he was twice questioned concerning gang killings.
An understatement is explaining something in simple or trivial terms when, in fact, the idea being explained is complex.
To say it's cold outside today, is an understatement.

Answer 2

Definitions:

1. a disclosure or statement that is less than complete
2. a restraint or lack of emphasis, especially for ironic effect

A: You know, Anne is kinda cute.

B: No,that's an understatement.

A: Why?

B: Because she's not just cute,she's gorgeous.

Answer 3

Understatement means deliberate playing down a situation in order to make a point.

Answer 4

Someone said it would be difficult to climb Mount Everest. I said that was an understatement.

Answer 5

A figure of speech in which a writer or speaker deliberately makes a situation seem less important or serious than it is - the opposite of exaggeration.

Answer 6

Describing something in terms that are not as strong as deserved. For example, if you said "Hitler didn't play well with others," that would be an understatement.

Answer 7

Understatement means to say something in words which are restrained or don't show strong emphasis, even though they represent something important.

Answer 8

i have no idea :P