Sentence examples for euphemistic from inspiring English sources

The word 'euphemistic' is correct and usable in written English
You can use it to describe a word, phrase, action, or attitude that is meant to be less direct, less harsh, and often less offensive than the literal meaning, such as referring to death as "passing on" instead of "dying." For example, "The politician's comment was rather euphemistic; he didn't directly address the issue at hand."

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euphemistic

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Of or pertaining to euphemism

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"The whole category has been very euphemistic, or paternalistic even, and we're saying, enough with the euphemisms, and get over it.

Another puts Putin in military camouflage, with the slogan "The politest of people", a reference to the euphemistic term "the polite people", used to describe the Russian soldiers operating unofficially in Crimea.

(And what exactly qualifies her as your business partner, unless you are setting up an outlet of similar attractions?) Your girlfriend may well assume you've always understood the euphemistic nature of her CV, and if not it's somewhat staggering that you're proposing a business venture with someone about whom you appear to know so little.

"Offset" has become a dirty word; the industry now prefers the euphemistic "industrial participation".The practice is frowned upon in some advanced economies.

Andy Burnham, the shadow health secretary and, like Mr Balls, a loser to Mr Miliband last time around, is also "spending a lot of time with the unions", in the euphemistic phrase of another Labour front-bencher.Mr Umunna is taking no such steps, which is wise.

But a less euphemistic description might be "a paradise for criminals".

I find that "unauthorised" is usually a good fit because it indicates the nature of the violation (and there has, in fact, been a violation of the civil code) without being pejorative or euphemistic.

Given that their targets seem so delighted, do these sanctions actually matter Compared with the restrained, euphemistic language in which diplomats usually deal, the sanctions announced by America and Europe against individuals for their part in swallowing Crimea are strikingly direct and personal.

Although the language is cautious and euphemistic, it gives a sense of the distinctive social reality in which many Muslim children in England grow up.

The name refers to the euphemistic requirement that suspects must present themselves for interrogation at a designated time and place (in practice they are usually seized).

But it is possible to attempt a euphemistic taxonomy.

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