euphemistical

Meanings

• adjective

  Using indirect language to refer to something taboo, offensive, or embarrassing.

  - "The euphemistical term for dying is 'passing away'."
  - "The politician used euphemistical language to describe the economic crisis."

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Variants

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euphemism , euphemisms , euphemist , euphemistic , euphemistically , euphemists

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Etymology

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From the Greek word euphemia, meaning 'good speech' or 'kindly expression'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the term 'euphemism' was first used in English in the 16th century?

2. The longest euphemism in the English language is 'an oblong bundle of vegetable fibers enclosed in a thin covering'. This is a euphemism for an elephant's trunk.

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Related Concepts

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1. Euphemistic language: Language that is used to convey a meaning indirectly or delicately, often to avoid offending or to soften the impact of harsh realities.

2. Taboo words: Words or phrases that are considered offensive, obscene, or inappropriate in certain contexts and are often replaced with euphemisms.

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Culture

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Euphemisms have been used throughout history to soften the impact of harsh realities, particularly in religious and literary contexts. They can be found in various forms of art and literature, such as poetry, music, and prose.

How to Memorize "euphemistical"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a situation where you need to use euphemisms to describe something delicate or uncomfortable. For example, imagine you are at a funeral and need to describe the deceased person's condition before they passed away.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'euphemism' with the idea of 'kindness' or 'delicacy'. For example, think of the word 'euphemism' as a 'soft spoken' or 'polite' word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Euphemisms are Euphonic' to remember the meaning of the word. The 'E' in 'Euphemisms' sounds like the 'E' in 'Euphonic', which means 'pleasing to the ear'.

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