What does "Understatement" mean?

saying less than truth

Synonym: minimization, downplaying Opposite: exaggeration

"Understatement" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Well, to say things ended badly would be an understatement.

— Gossip Girl S2E7

There's an understatement.

— Notting Hill

That's an understatement.

— Supernatural S1E10

Understatement.

— The Crown S2E1

To say this first day was challenging would be an understatement.

— Young Sheldon S2E1

I'd categorize that as an understatement.

— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S4E19

"GREAT" IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT.

— Gilmore Girls S1E8

"close" appears to be something of an understatement.

— Grey's Anatomy S3E18

"Understatement" in TV shows & movies

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