Euphemistic
Pronunciation: /ˌjuːfəˈmɪstɪk/
Euphemistic (adj)
- Using mild or indirect words to make something unpleasant seem less serious or less offensive.
- 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.