Euphemia

Pronunciation: /juːˈfiːmiːə/

Euphemia (noun)

  1. A kind of indirect language used to make a harsh or unpleasant idea sound less offensive or less frightening.
  2. A specific phrase that replaces a direct term when people want to be polite, especially in serious or sensitive situations.

Examples

  • She used softened wording to avoid sounding harsh.
  • The report used softened wording to reduce the impact.