Definition

A person who replaces harsh or direct words with more gentle or mild expressions.

Example

The euphemist chose to say 'passed away' instead of 'died'.

Conversation

Have you ever met someone who is a real euphemist?

Yeah, I know a few people who always soften their words.

It's interesting how they can change the tone of a conversation.

Definitely! It makes discussing tough topics a bit easier.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Euphemist → It is formed from "eu-" (meaning good or well) and "pheme" (from Greek "pheme", meaning speech or saying). A euphemist is someone who uses good or mild language to express something that might be harsh or unpleasant.

Memory Tip

Think of 'good' ('eu-') speech ('pheme') — a euphemist is someone who speaks in a way that softens the impact of what they are saying.

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