euphemistically

euphemistically
euphemism ► NOUN ▪ a mild or less direct word substituted for one that is harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.
DERIVATIVES euphemistic adjective euphemistically adverb.
ORIGIN Greek euphmismos, from eu 'well' + phm 'speaking' .

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  • euphemistically — adverb see euphemism …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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  • euphemistically — adv. in a euphemistic manner, by means of a euphemism …   English contemporary dictionary

  • euphemistically — eu·phe·mis·ti·cal·ly …   English syllables

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