Euphemistic

Pronunciation: /ˌjuːfəˈmɪstɪk/

Euphemistic (adj)

  1. Using mild or indirect words to make something unpleasant seem less serious or less offensive.
  2. Describing language that hides the real meaning by choosing gentler terms.

Euphemistic (adjective)

Examples

  • Her euphemistic apology softened the harsh truth.
  • The manager used a euphemistic phrase to soften the harsh truth.