Meaning & use
Couched
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Expressed or phrased in a particular, often indirect or careful, style of language.
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His criticism was couched in such polite terms that few people noticed it.
The report's findings were couched in cautious, technical language.
A note on using this word
From the verb 'couch,' meaning to put into words; unrelated to the furniture sense of 'couch.'
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2. verb
To lie or crouch low, especially of an animal preparing to spring.
The lion couched low in the grass, watching its prey.
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