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Euphemistically Definition
1) Expressing a harsh, unpleasant, or embarrassing reality in a more gentle or indirect way.
2) Using a milder or more pleasant word or phrase in place of a blunt or offensive one.
3) Speaking in a way that softens the impact of potentially offensive or sensitive language.
Euphemistically
Definition
Expressing a harsh, unpleasant, or embarrassing reality in a more gentle or indirect way.
Using a milder or more pleasant word or phrase in place of a blunt or offensive one.
Speaking in a way that softens the impact of potentially offensive or sensitive language.
Examples
Euphemistically Example in a sentence
1) He passed away euphemistically known as "crossing the rainbow bridge."
2) The company used the term "restructuring" euphemistically for laying off employees.
3) Rather than saying "fat," he euphemistically referred to himself as "full-figured."
4) The politician euphemistically described the controversial policy as a "reform initiative."
5) Instead of saying "fired," the manager euphemistically announced that the employee would be "transitioning out of the company."
6) She euphemistically called her boss's decision a "bold move" when in reality, it was a major mistake.
7) The advertisement euphemistically described the product as a "youth-enhancing formula" when it was just a basic moisturizer.
8) The counselor euphemistically suggested that the student "needed some time off" after experiencing burnout.
9) The journalist euphemistically described the scandal as a "challenging situation" to avoid direct confrontation.
10) The principal euphemistically referred to the school's budget cuts as "financial adjustments."
Part of Speech
Euphemistically (Noun)
Synonyms
Encyclopedia
Expressing a harsh, unpleasant, or embarrassing reality in a more gentle or indirect way.
Using a milder or more pleasant word or phrase in place of a blunt or offensive one.
Speaking in a way that softens the impact of potentially offensive or sensitive language.
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