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Euphemistic

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Adjective

1. euphemistic, inoffensive

substituting a mild term for a harsher or distasteful one

Example Sentences:
'peepee' is a common euphemistic term'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Euphemistic

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n.
1. A mild, indirect, or vague term for one that is considered harsh, blunt, or offensive: "Euphemisms such as 'slumber room' ... abound in the funeral business" (Jessica Mitford).
2. The use of such terms: "Euphemism is common in hospital and medical facilities where bodily functions need to be discussed" (Diane F. Halpern).

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