euphemistically
Meanings
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adverb
Expressing an idea or referring to an object or action indirectly, delicately, or politely, especially to avoid offense or embarrassment.
Variants
List of all variants of euphemistically that leads to same resulteuphemism , euphemisms , euphemist , euphemistic , euphemistically , euphemists
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Greek eu, 'good,' and euphēmē, 'good repute.'
Trivia
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The term 'euphemism' first appeared in English in the 16th century.
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The use of euphemisms is not limited to language; they can also be found in art, music, and other forms of expression.
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Some euphemisms have become so common that they are no longer considered euphemisms, such as 'passed away' for 'died'.
Related Concepts
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Euphemistic language: Language that uses indirect or figurative expressions to refer to something, often to avoid offending or embarrassing the listener or reader.
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Taboo words: Words that are considered offensive, obscene, or inappropriate in certain contexts and are often replaced with euphemisms.
Quotes
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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 -
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 -
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 -
"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
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, euphemisms are often used to add nuance and subtlety to language. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, the character Tom Buchanan describes his mistress as 'beautiful' but later refers to her as 'that woman.' The use of euphemisms in this context highlights Tom's disdain and infidelity.
How to Memorize "euphemistically"
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visualize
- Imagine a situation where you need to describe something sensitive or uncomfortable to someone. Think about how you might use euphemisms to make the conversation more pleasant and less awkward.
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associate
- Associate euphemisms with positive or pleasant concepts to help remember their meanings. For example, 'bless you' is a common euphemism for saying 'god bless you' when someone sneezes.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic device to help remember the meaning of a specific euphemism. For example, to remember that 'kick the bucket' means 'to die,' you might imagine a bucket with a handle that someone kicks over, causing them to fall in and die.
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