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euphemistic

gb/jˌufəmˈɪstɪk/ us/jˌufəmˈɪstɪk/
C1 इंग्रजी
अर्थ
० अर्थ
adjective formal C1 property
1

using polite, mild words

using polite words to avoid upsetting people

वापर नमुना: [a euphemistic word/term/phrase/description]
सामान्य चूक:
Do not use euphemistic to mean simply “positive” or “optimistic”; it specifically means “less direct to avoid offense.”
समानार्थी शब्द
polite (Broader; not always about substituting a milder term.) | indirect (Emphasizes not saying something openly; may not be specifically about avoiding offense.) | sanitized (Suggests removing harsh details, often for public presentation.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
blunt (Says something directly without softening.) | explicit (States something clearly and directly, often in detail.) | crude (Can be offensively direct, especially about taboo topics.)
सहप्रयोग
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
विषय
language |communication |politeness
उदाहरणे
  • “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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • 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

वापर नमुना: [a euphemistic account/statement/explanation]
सामान्य चूक:
Euphemistic often implies deliberate softening; it can sound critical (as if the speaker is hiding the truth).
समानार्थी शब्द
toned-down (Informal; focuses on reduced intensity rather than substitution of specific words.) | sugarcoated (Stronger; suggests making something sound nicer than it is.) | understated (Focuses on saying less strongly; not always to avoid offense.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
frank (Open and honest without trying to soften.) | straightforward (Clear and direct, without euphemism.)
सहप्रयोग
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
विषय
language |communication |media |politics
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The message was euphemistic and did not say the real problem.
  • He gave a euphemistic explanation to avoid blame.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
euphemistic
IPA
GB/jˌufəmˈɪstɪk/
US/jˌufəmˈɪstɪk/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
eu - phemist - ic (३ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ic)
शब्दरूपे
Adjective
  • Base: euphemistic
संबंधित शब्द
Core family
euphemism noun C1 euphemistically adverb C1
Advanced or less common
euphemize verb dysphemism noun
वाक्प्रचार

[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

उदाहरणे
  • “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

उदाहरणे
  • 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

उदाहरणे
  • 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

उदाहरणे
  • 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.
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