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euphemistically
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euphemistically
adverb
эвфемистически
The term 'downsizing' is often used euphemistically to describe job cuts.
Термин 'сокращение' часто используется эвфемистически для описания увольнений.
Synonymes
indirectly
in a roundabout way
softly
delicately
politely
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euphemistically
adverb
In a manner that uses mild or indirect words or expressions to refer to something considered harsh, blunt, or unpleasant.
He referred to the company's layoffs euphemistically as 'streamlining the workforce'.
As a euphemism; by means of a mild or indirect expression in place of a harsher one.
The prison was euphemistically described as a "correctional facility."
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