EUPHEMISM

euphemism

(noun) an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

euphemism (countable and uncountable, plural euphemisms)

(uncountable) The use of a word or phrase to replace another with one that is considered less offensive, blunt or vulgar than the word or phrase which it replaces.

(countable) A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.

Antonyms

• dysphemism

• expletive

Source: Wiktionary

Eu"phe*mism, n. Etym: [Gr. euphémisme. See Fame.] (Rhet.)

Definition: A figure in which a harts or indelicate word or expression is softened; a way of describing an offensive thing by an inoffensive expression; a mild name for something disagreeable.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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