Read several of these. The examples will help you understand this better than mere definition.
http://www.google.com/search?q=litotes&oq=litotes&aqs=chrome..69i57.1562j0j7&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=119&ie=UTF-8
How are litotes different from understatement, but also related to it?
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I'm still a little bit confused. Can you please help me with my question?
Never mind I got it now. Thanks write teacher!
You're welcome!