Definitions

1. noun

A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.

“The politician used euphemism when referring to the economic crisis as ‘a temporary slowdown’.”

2. noun

A word or expression that avoids offense or unpleasantness by using indirect language.

“The nurse used a euphemism when describing the patient’s condition as ‘in a delicate state’.”

3. verb

To use mild or indirect language when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.

“The politician euphemized the issue by calling it a ‘disagreement’.”