euphemistic
gb/jˌufəmˈɪstɪk/ us/jˌufəmˈɪstɪk/
C1
אנגלית
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
adjective
formal
C1
property
1
using polite, mild words
using polite words to avoid upsetting people
תבנית שימוש:
[a euphemistic word/term/phrase/description]
טעות נפוצה:
Do not use euphemistic to mean simply “positive” or “optimistic”; it specifically means “less direct to avoid offense.”
מילים נרדפות
polite (Broader; not always about substituting a milder term.)
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indirect (Emphasizes not saying something openly; may not be specifically about avoiding offense.)
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sanitized (Suggests removing harsh details, often for public presentation.)
הפכים
blunt (Says something directly without softening.)
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explicit (States something clearly and directly, often in detail.)
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crude (Can be offensively direct, especially about taboo topics.)
צירופים
a euphemistic term
|a euphemistic phrase
|a euphemistic expression
|a euphemistic description
|euphemistic language
|euphemistic wording
|a euphemistic reference
|a euphemistic way of saying
|somewhat euphemistic
|deliberately euphemistic
נושאים
language
|communication
|politeness
דוגמאות
- “Passed away” is a euphemistic way of saying “died.”
- The report used euphemistic language to describe the layoffs.
- His euphemistic comments avoided mentioning the scandal directly.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- She used a euphemistic word instead of a rude one.
- That is a euphemistic way to talk about death.
adjective
formal
C1
property
2
softening an unpleasant truth
trying to make something bad sound better
תבנית שימוש:
[a euphemistic account/statement/explanation]
טעות נפוצה:
Euphemistic often implies deliberate softening; it can sound critical (as if the speaker is hiding the truth).
מילים נרדפות
toned-down (Informal; focuses on reduced intensity rather than substitution of specific words.)
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sugarcoated (Stronger; suggests making something sound nicer than it is.)
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understated (Focuses on saying less strongly; not always to avoid offense.)
הפכים
frank (Open and honest without trying to soften.)
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straightforward (Clear and direct, without euphemism.)
צירופים
a euphemistic account
|a euphemistic statement
|a euphemistic explanation
|a euphemistic summary
|a euphemistic label
|a euphemistic spin
|politically euphemistic
|overly euphemistic
|almost euphemistic
|euphemistic framing
נושאים
language
|communication
|media
|politics
דוגמאות
- Calling it “collateral damage” is a euphemistic way to refer to civilian deaths.
- Her euphemistic explanation made the situation sound far less serious than it was.
- The company’s euphemistic wording obscured how many jobs would be lost.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- The message was euphemistic and did not say the real problem.
- He gave a euphemistic explanation to avoid blame.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
euphemistic
IPA
GB/jˌufəmˈɪstɪk/
US/jˌufəmˈɪstɪk/
הברות והטעמה
eu - phemist - ic (3 הברות)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ic)
צורות המילה
Adjective
- Base: euphemistic
משפחת מילים
Core family
euphemism
noun C1
euphemistically
adverb C1
Advanced or less common
euphemize
verb
dysphemism
noun
ביטויים
[word/phrase] is euphemistic for [word/phrase]
1/wˈɚdəfɹəs ˈɪz jˌufəmˈɪstɪk fɚ wˈɚdəfɹəs/
fixed phrase
a polite substitute for a word
X is a polite way to say Y
דוגמאות
- “Let go” is euphemistic for “fired.”
- In this context, “adult entertainment” is euphemistic for pornography.
- “Correctional facility” is euphemistic for prison.
in euphemistic terms
1/ˈɪn jˌufəmˈɪstɪk tˈɚmz/
fixed phrase
formal
using softened language
using polite words instead of direct ones
דוגמאות
- The spokesperson described the incident in euphemistic terms.
- She referred to the illness in euphemistic terms to avoid worrying the children.
- The memo explained the cuts in euphemistic terms.
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
דוגמאות
- 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
דוגמאות
- 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.