EUPHEMISMS

Noun

euphemisms

plural of euphemism

Source: Wiktionary


EUPHEMISM

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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Word of the Day

26 November 2024

TRANSPOSITION

(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards


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