UNDERSTATEMENT
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Understatement.
Understatement - as a noun
A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
statementHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
overstatementExample Sentences
"His statement that the task was difficult was a considerable understatement."
"To say she was disappointed would be an understatement."
"His humblebrag about his win was a masterful understatement."
"The cost of the project was an understatement; it ended up being twice as expensive."
"Saying the storm was intense would be an understatement."
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Is UNDERSTATEMENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, understatement is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
UNDERSTATEMENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is UNDERSTATEMENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, understatement is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordUNDERSTATEMENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is UNDERSTATEMENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, understatement is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordUNDERSTATEMENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
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