euphemism — A mild or indirect term substituted for one considered too harsh or direct
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A mild or indirect term substituted for one considered too harsh or direct
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈjuːfəmɪzəm/
Korean meaning: 완곡어법, 돌려 말하기 (직설적이거나 거친 표현 대신 쓰는 부드러운 표현)
Korean pronunciation: **유**퍼미즘
Example Sentences
- My boss said I was 'between jobs' - what a nice euphemism for unemployed!
- Politicians love euphemisms like 'revenue enhancement' instead of 'tax increase'
- She said her cooking was 'rustic' - a euphemism for burnt!
euphemism
NOUN//ˈjuːfəmɪzəm//
A mild or indirect term substituted for one considered too harsh or direct
Manager uses euphemism to deliver difficult news gently to employee
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek euphemismos, meaning 'to speak with good words.' Ancient Greeks used this term for the practice of substituting pleasant or indirect expressions for harsh or direct ones.
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“My boss said I was 'between jobs' - what a nice euphemism for unemployed!”
“Politicians love euphemisms like 'revenue enhancement' instead of 'tax increase'”
“She said her cooking was 'rustic' - a euphemism for burnt!”
“The company announced 'rightsizing' as a euphemism for layoffs”
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