Euphemistically
adverb
In a way that makes something unpleasant or offensive seem less harsh.
He was, to put it euphemistically, an inexperienced leader.
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adverb
In a way that makes something unpleasant or offensive seem less harsh.
He was, to put it euphemistically, an inexperienced leader.
Often appears as...
- to put it euphemistically
- to say euphemistically
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Pro Tip 1/3Softening Blows
Use 'euphemistically' to soften harsh truths or criticism in a conversation or writing.
He's, euphemistically speaking, between jobs right now.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Euphemisms vary across cultures; what's mild in one may be offensive in another.
She referred to the layoffs, euphemistically, as 'strategic downsizing'.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoiding Rudeness
Use 'euphemistically' in situations where being direct might come off as rude or insensitive.
He's, to put it euphemistically, not the sharpest tool in the shed.
Pro Tip 1/3Softening Blows
Use 'euphemistically' to soften harsh truths or criticism in a conversation or writing.
He's, euphemistically speaking, between jobs right now.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Euphemisms vary across cultures; what's mild in one may be offensive in another.
She referred to the layoffs, euphemistically, as 'strategic downsizing'.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoiding Rudeness
Use 'euphemistically' in situations where being direct might come off as rude or insensitive.
He's, to put it euphemistically, not the sharpest tool in the shed.
Pro Tip 1/3Softening Blows
Use 'euphemistically' to soften harsh truths or criticism in a conversation or writing.
He's, euphemistically speaking, between jobs right now.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Euphemisms vary across cultures; what's mild in one may be offensive in another.
She referred to the layoffs, euphemistically, as 'strategic downsizing'.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoiding Rudeness
Use 'euphemistically' in situations where being direct might come off as rude or insensitive.
He's, to put it euphemistically, not the sharpest tool in the shed.
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To help solve global...
to have their place in the sun, regardless of which side of the equator they were born. As well I should. I myself am from that part of the world often euphemistically referred to as either "the Global South"
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To help solve global...
to have their place in the sun, regardless of which side of the equator they were born. As well I should. I myself am from that part of the world often euphemistically referred to as either "the Global South"
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Quote examples
Mary Beard
I receive something we might euphemistically call an 'inappropriately hostile' response - that is to say, more than fair criticism or even fair anger - every time I speak on radio or television.
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Mona Eltahawy
Egyptian Journalist
My birth at the end of July 1967 makes me a child of the naksa, or setback, as the Arab defeat during the June 1967 war with Israel is euphemistically known in Arabic.
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Peter Bart
American Editor
It really hasn't been demonstrated at any level by any major corporation that it can nurture what is euphemistically called creativity.
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Michael Pollan
American Educator
The euphemistically named CropLife America speaks for the pesticide industry.
Quote examples
Mary Beard
I receive something we might euphemistically call an 'inappropriately hostile' response - that is to say, more than fair criticism or even fair anger - every time I speak on radio or television.
Quote examples
Mona Eltahawy
Egyptian Journalist
My birth at the end of July 1967 makes me a child of the naksa, or setback, as the Arab defeat during the June 1967 war with Israel is euphemistically known in Arabic.
Quote examples
Peter Bart
American Editor
It really hasn't been demonstrated at any level by any major corporation that it can nurture what is euphemistically called creativity.
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Michael Pollan
American Educator
The euphemistically named CropLife America speaks for the pesticide industry.
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