euphemistic

Meanings

• Adjective

  The use of a word or phrase in place of another word or phrase considered to be offensive or unpleasant.

  - "He passed away instead of he died."
  - "She lost her virginity instead of she had sex for the first time."

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Variants

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euphemism , euphemisms , euphemist , euphemistic , euphemistically , euphemists

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word euphemia, meaning 'good word' or 'kindly expression'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'euphemism' first appeared in English in the 16th century.

2. The term 'euphemism treadmill' was coined by philosopher Orwell George in his essay 'Politics and the English Language'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Euphemistic language: The use of euphemisms is a form of euphemistic language, which can be used to make unpleasant or embarrassing situations more palatable or to avoid causing offense.

2. Euphemism treadmill: The phenomenon where a euphemism becomes so widely used that it loses its original meaning and becomes replaced by a new euphemism.

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Quotes

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1. Cougar is the "euphemism" for a woman who has reached mid-life, who is single, financially secure and on the lookout for relationships with younger men—as in "prey."

   - Kerry Gold,{it}Vancouver Sun{/it},17 Feb. 2001

2. If you are "let go," "separated," "terminated" or whatever "euphemism" the company uses for "clean-out-your-desk-and-be-gone," remember that you do have rights.

   - Elsie Maclay,{it}First for Women{/it},July 1989

3. Spin is sometimes dismissed as a simple "euphemism" for lying. But it's actually something more insidious: indifference to the truth.

   - Michael Kinsley,{it}Time{/it},25 Dec. 2000–1 Jan. 2001

4. "Invigorating" is the "euphemism" we use most often to describe the chilly waters off the coast, but knowledgeable Maine boaters know where to find the warmer, tidal waters just right for a midsummer dip.

   - Ken Textor,{it}Down East{/it},August 2001

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Culture

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In literature, euphemisms are often used for humorous effect or to add depth and nuance to characters and situations. In music, euphemisms are used in lyrics to convey complex emotions or to avoid explicit language. In art, euphemisms can be used to add layers of meaning to visual representations.

How to Memorize "euphemistic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a situation where a euphemism is used instead of a harsh or unpleasant word. For example, imagine someone passing away instead of dying.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'euphemism' with the idea of kindness or politeness. Remember that euphemisms are used to soften the impact of unpleasant words or situations.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by remembering the Greek origin of the word 'euphemia', which means 'good word'.

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