Understatement – The presentation of something as being smaller or less important than it really is
(Pronounced un-duh-stayt-muhnt)
To remember the definition of the word understatement, use the following mnemonic:
Under the statement (understatement) about the details of the object was a very low price, which made it seem less important than it really was.
Examples of understatement in a sentence
To say she was cross is an understatement.
It would be an understatement to say he liked cake, his whole life revolved around baking and eating it.
To say the team could have done with a goal is an understatement.
