euphemistically
gb/jˌufəmˈɪstɪkli/ us/jˌufəmˈɪstɪkli/
C1
Anh
eufemisztikusan, szépítve, szépítve szólva, finoman szólva
C1
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szépítve
B2
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone] speak/describe/refer euphemistically (about [topic])
The company euphemistically described the layoffs as a "restructuring."
A vállalat eufemisztikusan „átstrukturálásnak” nevezte az elbocsátásokat.
He referred to the prison euphemistically as a "correctional facility."
A börtönt eufemisztikusan „büntetés-végrehajtási intézetnek” nevezte.
She spoke euphemistically about his illness, calling it a "health issue."
Ví dụ cho người học
He spoke euphemistically about the problem.
Szépítve beszélt a problémáról.
The report euphemistically called it an "incident."
A jelentés eufemisztikusan „incidensnek” nevezte.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Don’t confuse with simply “politely”; it specifically means avoiding a harsh or direct word by using a softer one.
Nghĩa
using a mild indirect term
Cụm từ đi kèm
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
Từ đồng nghĩa
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.)
Từ trái nghĩa
bluntly (Says something in a direct, unsoftened way.)
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plainly (Uses straightforward wording without euphemistic substitution.)
Chủ đề
communication
|politeness
|language
|writing
Định nghĩa
using polite or softer words for something unpleasant
In a way that uses a euphemism, choosing a less direct or less harsh word or phrase to avoid sounding unpleasant, rude, or too explicit.
C1
FORMAL
2
Mẫu sử dụng:
euphemistically, [clause]
The service was, euphemistically, "inconsistent"—we waited an hour for our food.
A kiszolgálás, szépítve szólva, „egyenetlen” volt — egy órát vártunk az ételre.
He was euphemistically described as "not a team player" after repeated conflicts.
Az ismétlődő konfliktusok után szépítve szólva úgy jellemezték, hogy „nem csapatjátékos”.
The neighborhood is euphemistically called "up-and-coming," but it still feels unsafe at night.
Ví dụ cho người học
The trip was, euphemistically, "challenging."
Az utazás, szépítve szólva, „kihívásokkal teli” volt.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Often appears with irony; it can imply criticism, not approval.
Nghĩa
as a polite understatement
Cụm từ đi kèm
euphemistically, you could say
|euphemistically, it was
|euphemistically described
|to speak euphemistically
Từ đồng nghĩa
mildly (Close in meaning when used as understatement, but not necessarily about word substitution.)
Từ trái nghĩa
accurately (Opposes the idea of deliberate softening or understatement.)
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harshly (Expresses something in a severe way rather than softened.)
Chủ đề
communication
|pragmatics
|politeness
Định nghĩa
used to show you are making something sound less bad than it really is
Used to signal that a description is intentionally softened and that the reality is likely worse than the words suggest; similar in function to “to put it mildly.”
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
euphemistically
IPA
GB/jˌufəmˈɪstɪkli/
US/jˌufəmˈɪstɪkli/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
eu - phemist - ic - ally (4 âm tiết)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ic)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: euphemistically
- Plural: euphemisticallies
Họ từ
Forms
euphemisticallies
noun
Core family
euphemism
noun C1
euphemistic
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
euphemize
verb
Cách diễn đạt
euphemistically known as
1/jˌufəmˈɪstɪkli nˈoʊn ˈæz/
fixed phrase
having a softer name
used when something has a nicer name than it deserves
Ví dụ
- 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."
Ví dụ cho người học
- The tax is euphemistically known as a "contribution."
euphemistically speaking
1/jˌufəmˈɪstɪkli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
in a softened way of saying
used before a polite or indirect way of saying something
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- Euphemistically speaking, the food was "simple."
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
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- To put it euphemistically, it was a bad day.
- She was late again, to put it euphemistically.
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
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- To put it euphemistically, I was not happy.