noun
- people who use or practice euphemism; those who substitute mild or indirect expressions for harsh or blunt ones
Usage: plural of euphemist; typically used in formal or academic contexts
Examples
- The euphemists in the marketing department preferred to say 'rightsizing' instead of 'layoffs.'
- Political euphemists often use vague language to avoid direct criticism.
- Euphemists have long replaced 'died' with gentler phrases like 'passed away.'
- The euphemists on the committee softened the report's language before publication.
- Some euphemists argue that careful word choice shows respect and sensitivity.