Definition of Euphemistic. Meaning of Euphemistic. Synonyms of Euphemistic

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Definition of Euphemistic

Euphemistic
Euphemistic Eu`phe*mis"tic, Euphemistical Eu`phe*mis"tic*al, a. Pertaining to euphemism; containing a euphemism; softened in expression. -- Eu`phe*mis"tic*al*ly, adv.

Meaning of Euphemistic from wikipedia

- A euphemism (/ˈjuːfəmɪzəm/ YOO-fə-miz-əm) is an innocuous word or expression used in place of one that is deemed offensive or suggests something unpleasant...
- A minced oath is a euphemistic expression formed by deliberately misspelling, mispronouncing, or replacing a part of a profane, blasphemous, or taboo...
- Making the beast with two backs is a euphemistic metaphor for two persons engaged in ****ual intercourse. In English, the expression dates back to at least...
- To kick the bucket is an English idiom considered a euphemistic, informal, or slang term meaning "to die". Its origin remains unclear, though there have...
- poor rural whites in the Southern United States. Also referred by the euphemistic contraction C-word, it is commonly a pejorative, though is also used...
- Swabian salute (German: schwäbischer Gruß) is a partly humorous, partly euphemistic reference to the expression Leck mich am Arsch (akin to expression "kiss...
- A speech error, commonly referred to as a slip of the tongue (Latin: lapsus linguae, or occasionally self-demonstratingly, lipsus languae) or misspeaking...
- foolish or stupid. The word is sometimes censored and referred to as the euphemistic "r‑word" or "r‑slur". **** was previously used as a medical term. The...
- subject matter or to the audience. Dysphemisms contrast with neutral or euphemistic expressions. Dysphemism may be motivated by fear, distaste, hatred, contempt...
- users have noted the emoji's phallic appearance and often use it as a euphemistic or suggestive icon during ****ting conversations in order to represent...