Definition
Definition of euphemized - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
mild expressionRare US expressed in a mild or indirect wayRare US
- The report was euphemized to avoid causing alarm.
2.
languageRare US softened to be less harshRare US
- The criticism was euphemized to spare their feelings.
Origin of euphemized
Greek, eu (good) + pheme (speech)
Examples of euphemized in a sentence
His mistakes were euphemized to protect his reputation. The report was euphemized to avoid backlash. Her words were euphemized to sound more polite.
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- French:édulcoré, adouci, ...
- German:beschönigt, abgemildert, ...
- Italian:edulcorato, eufemizzato, ...
- Spanish:suavizado, eufemizado, ...
- Portuguese:suavizado, ...
- Chinese:委婉的, 委婉化的, ...
- Japanese:婉曲的な, 和らげられた, ...
- Arabic:مُلَطَّف, مُهَوَّن, ...
- Hebrew:מְעוּדָן, מְרוּכָּךְ, ...
- Russian:смягченный, смягчённый, ...
- Ukrainian:пом'якшений, згладжений, ...
- Hindi:सौम्य, नरम किया हुआ, ...
Definition of euphemize - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
general useintr. Rare US use euphemisms in speech or writingintr. Rare US
- He tends to euphemize when discussing sensitive topics.
2.
soften expressiontr./intr. Rare US use a milder or indirect word for a harsher onetr./intr. Rare US
- She euphemized the term 'fired' to 'let go' during the meeting.
Origin of euphemize
Greek, eu (good) + pheme (speech)
Examples of euphemize in a sentence
Politicians may euphemize to avoid controversy. He tried to euphemize the harsh reality of the situation. They often euphemize unpleasant news to avoid panic.
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- French:euphémiser, adoucir, ...
- German:euphemisieren, verharmlosen, ...
- Italian:usare eufemismi, attenuare, ...
- Spanish:usar eufemismos, suavizar, ...
- Portuguese:eufemizar, ...
- Chinese:委婉表达, 委婉地说, ...
- Japanese:婉曲表現を使う, 婉曲する, ...
- Arabic:لَطَّفَ, هَوَّنَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִשְׁתַּמֵּשׁ בְּלָשׁוֹן נְקִיָּה, עִדֵּן, ...
- Russian:использовать эвфемизмы, смягчать, ...
- Ukrainian:використовувати евфемізми, пом'якшити, ...
- Hindi:उपमा का उपयोग करना, नरम करना, ...
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