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Euphemistic (Adjective)

Meaning

Of or the nature of euphemism; "`peepee' is a common euphemistic term".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The company used euphemistic language to describe the layoffs as "restructuring" and "downsizing".
  • The politician's speech was full of euphemistic phrases that avoided directly addressing the controversy.
  • The doctor used a euphemistic term to explain the patient's condition, saying she had "passed on" instead of "died".
  • The euphemistic phrase "collateral damage" was used to describe the civilian casualties of the war.
  • The euphemistic expression "senior moment" is often used to describe forgetfulness in older adults.

Antonyms

  • Dysphemistic

Related Words

  • Euphemism (noun)
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