Pronunciation: /juː.fəˈmɪstɪk/
adjective relating to or using euphemism; inoffensive or indirect way of expressing something unpleasant or embarrassing
A1 She used a euphemistic term to describe his mistake.
A2 The teacher used euphemistic language to explain why the student failed the test.
B1 The company's euphemistic job title for janitor is 'sanitation engineer'.
B2 Politicians often use euphemistic language to soften the impact of their decisions on the public.
C1 The euphemistic phrase 'collateral damage' is often used in war to describe civilian casualties.
C2 The euphemistic term 'revenue enhancement' is often used instead of 'tax increase' in political debates.
formal The speaker used euphemistic language to soften the impact of his remarks.
informal She tends to use euphemistic terms when talking about difficult topics.
slang Some people use euphemistic expressions to avoid saying things directly.
figurative The writer's use of euphemistic phrases added a layer of complexity to the story.
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