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EUPHEMISTIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does euphemistic mean?
• EUPHEMISTIC (adjective)
The adjective EUPHEMISTIC has 1 sense:
1. of or the nature of euphemism
Familiarity information: EUPHEMISTIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or the nature of euphemism
Context example:
'peepee' is a common euphemistic term
Antonym:
dysphemistic (of or the nature of dysphemism)
Derivation:
euphemism (an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh)
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