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euphemism

UK
/ˈjuːfəmɪzəm/
US
/ˈjuːfəmɪzəm/
euphemismnoun
euphemisms
pl
UK
/ˈjuːfəmɪzəm/
US
/ˈjuːfəmɪzəm/
Translations
“Passed away” is a euphemism for “died.”
« Passer l’arme à gauche » est un euphémisme pour « mourir ».
euphémismeAu sens de procédé ou pratique d'expression atténuée.
Political speeches often rely on euphemism to soften controversial statements.
Les discours politiques s’appuient souvent sur l’euphémisme pour atténuer les propos controversés.
Definitions
A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.
The term 'passed away' is often used as a euphemism for 'died'.
The practice or act of substituting mild or indirect expressions for ones considered harsh or blunt.
Political speeches often rely on euphemism to soften controversial statements.
Synonyms
circumlocution
substitute
softening
polite term
indirection
euphemismadjective
more euphemism
Comp.
most euphemism
Super.
UK
/ˈjuː.fə.mɪ.zəm/
US
/ˈju.fəˌmɪ.zəm/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "a euphemism term")
Translations
The brochure used euphemism language to describe the layoffs.
La brochure employait un langage euphémique pour décrire les licenciements.
Definitions
Relating to or functioning as a euphemism; serving to make something sound less harsh.
The brochure used euphemism language to describe the layoffs.
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