euphemistic

C2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˌjuːfəˈmɪstɪk/ See IPA manual

Freq #112205

Meanings

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adj
Using mild or indirect words to replace ones that seem harsh or offensive.

"Letting staff go" is a euphemistic way of saying people were fired.

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Synonyms

1 adj · using mild or indirect... inoffensive

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Phrases (1)

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euphemistic term
a mild or indirect expression used instead of one considered harsh or embarrassing

Adjective + noun

Etymology

From euphemism + -tic.

Topics

Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives

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