euphemistically
gb/jˌufəmˈɪstɪkli/ us/jˌufəmˈɪstɪkli/
C1
ইংরেজি
অর্থসমূহ
০টি অর্থ
adverb
C1
property
1
using a mild indirect term
using polite or softer words for something unpleasant
ব্যবহারের ধরন:
[someone] speak/describe/refer euphemistically (about [topic])
সাধারণ ভুল:
Don’t confuse with simply “politely”; it specifically means avoiding a harsh or direct word by using a softer one.
সমার্থক শব্দ
tactfully (Emphasizes sensitivity to others’ feelings; not always about replacing a harsh term.)
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indirectly (Focuses on not being direct; may lack the ‘softening’ purpose of euphemisms.)
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politely (Broader than euphemistically; politeness may not involve avoiding a taboo or harsh word.)
বিপরীতার্থক শব্দ
bluntly (Says something in a direct, unsoftened way.)
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plainly (Uses straightforward wording without euphemistic substitution.)
কলোকেশন
describe something euphemistically
|refer to something euphemistically
|speak euphemistically
|euphemistically called
|euphemistically named
|euphemistically referred to as
|euphemistically termed
|euphemistically described as
|euphemistically speaking
|put it euphemistically
বিষয়
communication
|politeness
|language
|writing
উদাহরণ
- The company euphemistically described the layoffs as a "restructuring."
- He referred to the prison euphemistically as a "correctional facility."
- She spoke euphemistically about his illness, calling it a "health issue."
শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য উদাহরণ
- He spoke euphemistically about the problem.
- The report euphemistically called it an "incident."
adverb
formal
C1
property
2
as a polite understatement
used to show you are making something sound less bad than it really is
ব্যবহারের ধরন:
euphemistically, [clause]
সাধারণ ভুল:
Often appears with irony; it can imply criticism, not approval.
সমার্থক শব্দ
mildly (Close in meaning when used as understatement, but not necessarily about word substitution.)
বিপরীতার্থক শব্দ
accurately (Opposes the idea of deliberate softening or understatement.)
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harshly (Expresses something in a severe way rather than softened.)
কলোকেশন
euphemistically, you could say
|euphemistically, it was
|euphemistically described
|to speak euphemistically
বিষয়
communication
|pragmatics
|politeness
উদাহরণ
- The service was, euphemistically, "inconsistent"—we waited an hour for our food.
- He was euphemistically described as "not a team player" after repeated conflicts.
- The neighborhood is euphemistically called "up-and-coming," but it still feels unsafe at night.
শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য উদাহরণ
- The trip was, euphemistically, "challenging."
ব্যাকরণ
অভিধানিক রূপ
euphemistically
IPA
GB/jˌufəmˈɪstɪkli/
US/jˌufəmˈɪstɪkli/
শব্দাংশ ও জোর
eu - phemist - ic - ally (৪টি শব্দাংশ)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ic)
শব্দরূপ
Noun
- Base: euphemistically
- Plural: euphemisticallies
সম্পর্কিত শব্দ
Forms
euphemisticallies
noun
Core family
euphemism
noun C1
euphemistic
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
euphemize
verb
অভিব্যক্তি
euphemistically known as
1/jˌufəmˈɪstɪkli nˈoʊn ˈæz/
fixed phrase
having a softer name
used when something has a nicer name than it deserves
উদাহরণ
- The fee is euphemistically known as a "service charge."
- The conflict was euphemistically known as a "police action" in official reports.
- Old furniture donated to the office was euphemistically known as "vintage."
euphemistically speaking
1/jˌufəmˈɪstɪkli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
in a softened way of saying
used before a polite or indirect way of saying something
উদাহরণ
- Euphemistically speaking, the town has "limited entertainment" options.
- Euphemistically speaking, he was asked to "explore other opportunities."
- Euphemistically speaking, their agreement was more of a temporary truce.
to put it euphemistically
1/tə pˈʊt ˈɪt jˌufəmˈɪstɪkli/
fixed phrase
formal
say it in a softer way
used before a softer way to say something
উদাহরণ
- To put it euphemistically, the meeting did not go well.
- He’s been unreliable—unprofessional, to put it euphemistically.
- To put it euphemistically, their plan needs work.
to put it euphemistically
1/tə pˈʊt ˈɪt jˌufəmˈɪstɪkli/
fixed phrase
to say it more softly
used to say you are making it sound nicer than it is
উদাহরণ
- To put it euphemistically, the project is behind schedule.
- He has a complicated relationship with his boss, to put it euphemistically.
- To put it euphemistically, their "discussion" was a shouting match.