euphemistically

C2
US /ˌjuːfəˈmɪstɪkli/
adv Freq #94718

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    in a euphemistic manner

    Their unpleasant death was euphemistically referred to as a passing away.

  2. 2
    adv

    In a euphemistic manner.

    Sex was the primary ingredient of the gatherings, which were euphemistically called "free house parties".

Etymology

From euphemistic + -ally.

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