A euphemism (/ˈjuːfəmɪzəm/) is an innocuous word or expression used in place of one that may be found offensive or suggest something unpleasant. Some euphemisms are intended to amuse, while others use bland, inoffensive terms for concepts that the user wishes to downplay.

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Word forms: euphemisms

A euphemism is a polite word or expression that is used to refer to things that people may find upsetting or embarrassing to talk about, for example sex, the human body, or death. The term "early retirement" is nearly always a euphemism for layoffs nowadays.

How do you use euphemistically in a sentence?

in a euphemistic manner. 1, The prison is euphemistically called a "rehabilitation centre". 2, The prison camps were euphemistically called 'retraining centres'. 3, The greying of the City, you could euphemistically call it.