euphemisms

[US]/ˈjuːfəmɪzəmz/
[UK]/ˈjuːfəmɪzəmz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.polite or mild expressions used to refer to something unpleasant

Phrases & Collocations

political euphemisms

euphemisms for death

euphemisms in language

common euphemisms

euphemisms for poverty

euphemisms in politics

euphemisms for layoffs

cultural euphemisms

euphemisms for illness

euphemisms in advertising

Example Sentences

many people use euphemisms to soften the impact of harsh truths.

in professional settings, euphemisms can help maintain politeness.

she chose euphemisms to discuss sensitive topics with her friends.

using euphemisms can sometimes lead to misunderstandings.

politicians often rely on euphemisms to avoid direct confrontation.

euphemisms can make difficult conversations easier to handle.

he used euphemisms to talk about his job loss without sounding negative.

euphemisms are often used in literature to convey complex ideas.

some people find euphemisms to be insincere or misleading.

in healthcare, euphemisms can help patients cope with difficult news.

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