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euphemistic
Variant of euphemism
noun
- the use of a word or phrase that is less expressive or direct but considered less distasteful, less offensive, etc. than another
- a word or phrase so substituted (Ex.: remains for corpse)
Related Forms:
- euphemist noun
- euphemistic adjective or euphemistical
- euphemistically adverb
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