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Definition of euphemistic

euphemistic

/ˌjuː.fəˈmɪs.tɪk/
eu · phe · mis · tic
Adverb:euphemistically
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• adjective

1

Relating to or using a mild, indirect, or polite word or expression in place of one considered too harsh, blunt, or offensive.

Example

"Corporate announcements often rely on euphemistic phrases like 'workforce optimization' to describe mass layoffs."

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• Nearby Words

euonymus
eupatorium
euphemism
euphemistic
euphemistically
euphonia
euphonium

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the noun 'euphemism', which comes from the Ancient Greek 'euphēmismos', formed from 'eu-' (meaning 'well' or 'good') and 'phēmē' (meaning 'speech' or 'voice', from 'phanai', 'to speak').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Euphemistic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/euphemistic
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