euphemism
n. substitution of a milder or socially acceptable word or phrase for one that is harsher or more unpleasant; word or phrase that is neutral and socially acceptable than a harsher or more unpleasant one; use of a word or phrase that is neutral and socially acceptable than the use of a harsher or more unpleasant one | ||||
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Euphemism Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Euphemism
(n.)
A figure in which a harts or indelicate word or expression is softened; a way of describing an offensive thing by an inoffensive expression; a mild name for something disagreeable.
(n.)
A figure in which a harts or indelicate word or expression is softened; a way of describing an offensive thing by an inoffensive expression; a mild name for something disagreeable.
| WordNet 2.0 |
euphemism
Noun
1. an inoffensive expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive
(antonym) dysphemism
(hypernym) saying, expression, locution
(hyponym) blank
(derivation) euphemize, euphemise
(class) asleep(p), at peace(p), at rest(p), deceased, departed, gone
Noun
1. an inoffensive expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive
(antonym) dysphemism
(hypernym) saying, expression, locution
(hyponym) blank
(derivation) euphemize, euphemise
(class) asleep(p), at peace(p), at rest(p), deceased, departed, gone
| GLOSSARY OF ESOTERIC WORDS |
euphemism
An inoffensive expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive
examples.
collateral damage for civilian casualties,
second-hand for used,
pre-owned for second-hand,
pre-loved for pre-owned,
budget for cheap,
pass away for die,
sanitation worker for garbage collector,
convivial for drunken.
An inoffensive expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive
examples.
collateral damage for civilian casualties,
second-hand for used,
pre-owned for second-hand,
pre-loved for pre-owned,
budget for cheap,
pass away for die,
sanitation worker for garbage collector,
convivial for drunken.
| hEnglish - advanced version |
euphemism
euphemism
\eu"phe*mism\ (?), n. [gr. &?; fr. &?; to use word of a good omen; &?; well + &?; to speak: cf. f. euphémisme. see fame.] (rhet.) a figure in which a harts or indelicate word or expression is softened; a way of describing an offensive thing by an inoffensive expression; a mild name for something disagreeable. [
euphemism
\eu"phe*mism\ (?), n. [gr. &?; fr. &?; to use word of a good omen; &?; well + &?; to speak: cf. f. euphémisme. see fame.] (rhet.) a figure in which a harts or indelicate word or expression is softened; a way of describing an offensive thing by an inoffensive expression; a mild name for something disagreeable. [
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euphemism
A figure of speech by which a phrase less offensive is substituted.
A figure of speech by which a phrase less offensive is substituted.
| English Phonetics |
Euphemism Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Euphemism
Euphemism is the substitution of an agreeable or less offensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant to the listener; or in the case of doublespeak, to make it less troublesome for the speaker.
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