wellingtonian
(well-ingt-onia-n)
4 syllables
Definition
a type of understated expression that makes something significant seem trivial
Example Sentence
The wellingtonian understatement, which describes a victory as if it were just a small administrative task, is actually a form of performance art.
More Example Sentences
In the play, the actor used a wellingtonian style to make the big news seem less important.
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4