All 6 Uses
euphemism
in
Flora & Ulysses
(Edited)
- But he has passed away. This is a euphemism, of course. ... He is dead...
p. 118.5 *euphemism = a word or phrase that serves as a less harsh or less offensive way of saying something unpleasant
- Ha, there is another euphemism: singing with the angels.
p. 118.6
- I ask you, why is it so hard to stay away from the euphemisms?
p. 118.7euphemisms = words or phrases that serve as less harsh or less offensive ways of saying unpleasant things
- "You are speaking euphemistically?" said Dr. Meescham.
p. 120.4euphemistically = said in a manner that is less harsh or less offensive than stating something directly
- "You will speak without euphemisms," said Dr. Meescham.
p. 120.8euphemisms = words or phrases that serve as less harsh or less offensive ways of saying unpleasant things
- "Quit speaking euphemistically," she said.
p. 148.8euphemistically = said in a manner that is less harsh or less offensive than stating something directly
Definitions:
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(1)
(euphemism) a word or phrase that serves as a less harsh or less offensive way of saying something unpleasant -- such as "passed away" rather than "died"
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)