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I have heard several sentences in which there was a prominent double negative, but the double negative "sounded right". Is this ever true, or is it just a misleading feeling?

Edited to include an example:

"Did you enjoy the movie?"

"Well, I didn't not enjoy it, but..."

I suppose that may just be bad grammar, but sometimes it seems to be the quickest way to say it.

I have heard several sentences in which there was a prominent double negative, but the double negative "sounded right". Is this ever true, or is it just a misleading feeling?

I have heard several sentences in which there was a prominent double negative, but the double negative "sounded right". Is this ever true, or is it just a misleading feeling?

Edited to include an example:

"Did you enjoy the movie?"

"Well, I didn't not enjoy it, but..."

I suppose that may just be bad grammar, but sometimes it seems to be the quickest way to say it.

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Are double negatives ever appropriate in English?

I have heard several sentences in which there was a prominent double negative, but the double negative "sounded right". Is this ever true, or is it just a misleading feeling?