understatement
The word “understatement” has 4 syllables: un-der-state-ment
It's pronounced as /ˈʌn.dɚˌsteɪt.mənt/
What is synonym and antonym for understatement?
In the thesaurus, “understatement” has 17 synonyms and 34 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for understatement along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for understatement
- austerity
- belittlement
- conservativeness
- disparagement
- elegance
- gracefulness
- meiosis
- minimalism
- minimizing
- moderation
- modesty
- plainness
- poor-mouthing
- restraint
- severity
- simplicity
- tastefulness
Antonyms for understatement
- amplification
- caricature
- coloring
- elaboration
- embellishment
- embroidering
- embroidery
- enhancement
- exaggeration
- extravaganza
- fabrication
- flamboyance
- flash
- flashiness
- garishness
- gaudiness
- glitz
- hyperbole
- magnification
- misrepresentation
- mummery
- ostentation
- ostentatiousness
- overstatement
- padding
- pageant
- parade
- pretence
- pretense
- pretentiousness
- show
- showiness
- stretching
- swank
Meanings of understatement
- noun
- An incomplete statement, particularly:.
Example Sentences
- Saying the test was hard is an understatement—it was nearly impossible.
- Calling the storm "a bit of rain" was a major understatement.
- His claim that he was "a little tired" was a clear understatement after running a marathon.
- It’s an understatement to say she was excited, she was thrilled beyond words.
- Describing the crash as “minor” was a serious understatement.
On this page you'll find 51 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to understatement, such as: amplification, austerity, belittlement, caricature, coloring, conservativeness, disparagement.
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