Meaning & use
euphemistic
Using mild or indirect language in place of words considered harsh or unpleasant.
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The report used euphemistic language to avoid admitting the project had failed.
Calling the layoffs a 'workforce optimization' struck employees as needlessly euphemistic.
A note on using this word
Euphemistic phrasing can soften bad news but is sometimes criticized as evasive or dishonest.
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