euphemized

Meanings

• Verb

  To express an unpleasant or embarrassing situation or idea by using a mild or indirect word or expression.

  - "Instead of saying her father passed away, she euphemized and said he's in a better place."
  - "The company chose to euphemize the layoffs as a 'restructuring'."

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Variants

List of all variants of euphemized that leads to same result
euphemize , euphemized , euphemizer , euphemizers , euphemizes , euphemizing

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Etymology

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From the Greek word euphēmia, meaning 'good word' or 'good repute'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'euphemism' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

2. The ancient Greeks used euphemisms in their poetry to avoid offending their gods.

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Related Concepts

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1. Euphemistic language: Language used to avoid using harsh or unpleasant words or phrases.

2. Taboo words: Words that are considered offensive, vulgar, or inappropriate in certain contexts.

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Culture

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Euphemisms have been used throughout history to soften the impact of harsh realities, particularly in formal or polite language. They can be found in various forms of literature, art, and music.

How to Memorize "euphemized"

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   - Imagine a situation where you need to express something unpleasant but want to soften the blow. Visualize yourself using a euphemism to convey the message.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'euphemism' with 'good words' or 'good repute'.

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