euphemistically

An adverb meaning 'in a euphemistic manner' — using mild, indirect, or vague expressions to refer to something unpleasant, embarrassing, or taboo. It is commonly used in social, political, and literary contexts to soften the impact of harsh or sensitive topics.

• 🇷🇺Наречие, означающее 'в эвфемистической манере' — использование мягких, косвенных или расплывчатых выражений для обозначения чего-то неприятного, неловкого или запретного. Обычно используется в социальных, политических и литературных контекстах для смягчения воздействия резких или деликатных тем.

1. Using a mild or indirect expression C1 formal

   In a way that uses a milder, vaguer, or more polite word or phrase instead of a harsh or direct one.

   • He euphemistically referred to the layoffs as 'rightsizing'.
   • The company euphemistically described the pay cut as a 'salary adjustment'.
   • She euphemistically said he was 'between jobs' instead of unemployed.

   🇷🇺Эвфемистически

   Синонимы: delicatelydiplomaticallygentlyindirectlymildlypolitelytactfully

   Антонимы: bluntlyfranklyopenly

• more euphemistically comparative form
• most euphemistically superlative form