IPA: /ˈjuːləʤi/
KK: /ˈjuːləʤi/
Definition: A speech or piece of writing that praises someone who has died, often given at a funeral.
Example: The eulogy delivered at the memorial service brought tears to everyone's eyes.
IPA: /juˈpɛptɪk/
KK: /juˈpɛptɪk/
Definition: Having a cheerful and happy disposition, or relating to good digestion.
Example: After a hearty meal, he felt eupeptic and ready to enjoy the evening.
IPA: /juːˈfɛm.aɪz/
KK: /juːˈfɛmɪz/
Definition: To use a mild or indirect word or expression instead of one that is considered harsh or blunt.
Example: He chose to euphemise the bad news to make it sound less severe.
IPA: /ˈjuːfəmɪzəm/
KK: /ˈjuːfəmɪzəm/
Definition: A word or phrase that is used to replace another word or phrase that might be considered harsh, offensive, or unpleasant.
Example: Using 'passed away' as a euphemism for 'died' can make the news easier to accept.
IPA: /ˈjuːfəmɪst/
KK: /ˈjuːfəmɪst/
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'.
IPA: /juːˈfɛmɪstɪk/
KK: /juːˈfɛmɪstɪk/
Definition: Relating to a mild or indirect word or expression used to replace one that may be considered harsh or unpleasant.
Example: The politician used euphemistic language to soften the impact of his message.
IPA: /juːˈfɛmɪstɪkli/
KK: /juːˈfɛmɪstɪkli/
Definition: In a way that uses mild or indirect words to replace harsh or blunt ones.
Example: He euphemistically referred to his job loss as a "career transition."
IPA: /juːˈfɛmɪzaɪz/
KK: /juːˈfɛmɪzaɪz/
Definition: To use mild or indirect words to replace harsh or unpleasant ones.
Example: He tends to euphemize difficult topics to make them easier to discuss.
Definition: To use a mild or indirect word or phrase to replace one that is considered harsh or blunt.
Example: Instead of saying he was fired, she chose to euphemize it by saying he was let go.
IPA: /ˈjuːfəmaɪzər/
KK: /ˈjuːfəmɪzər/
Definition: A person who uses mild or indirect words to replace harsh or unpleasant ones.
Example: The euphemizer chose to say 'passed away' instead of 'died' to soften the message.
IPA: //juːˈfɛnɪk//
KK: /juˈfɛnɪk/
Definition: Relating to the study or practice of improving the genetic quality of a population.
Example: The researchers focused on euphenic methods to enhance the health of future generations.
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