1. mild or indirect words or expressions used in place of ones considered too harsh, blunt, or offensive
Usage: plural of euphemism

Examples

• Politicians often use euphemisms to soften bad news.
• The company used euphemisms like ‘rightsizing’ instead of ‘layoffs.’
• Many euphemisms exist for discussing death, such as ‘passed away.’
• The report was full of euphemisms that obscured the real problems.
• Teachers sometimes use euphemisms when discussing sensitive topics.
• Military euphemisms like ‘collateral damage’ can hide harsh realities.
• She preferred euphemisms to avoid hurting anyone’s feelings.