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Usage Examples
Filter by Meaning My grandmother euphemistically refers to the bathroom as "the powder room."
The teacher euphemistically referred to the failing grade as "an opportunity for improvement."
The funeral director euphemistically referred to the deceased as "resting in peace."
The politician euphemistically referred to the budget cuts as "fiscal responsibility."
The doctor euphemistically referred to the injection as "a little pinch."
The employee euphemistically referred to being fired as "let go" or "laid off."
The friend euphemistically referred to the breakup as "going their separate ways."
The pet owner euphemistically referred to the pet's passing as "crossing the rainbow bridge."
She's in a committed relationship, euphemistically.
He's financially embarrassed, euphemistically.
He's not the sharpest tool in the shed, euphemistically.
She's of a certain age, euphemistically referring to her being middle-aged or older.
He's in the hospitality industry, euphemistically meaning he's a bartender.
She's a little heavy-set, euphemistically speaking.
He's a little rough around the edges, euphemistically meaning he lacks refinement.
She's a little challenged in the chest area, euphemistically referring to her having small breasts.
He's a little horizontally challenged, euphemistically referring to his being thin.
The newspaper euphemistically referred to the scandal as "an unfortunate incident."
The politician spoke euphemistically about the benefits of their new policy.
The journalist euphemistically referred to the military operation as "kinetic activity."
He's being detained for questioning, euphemistically.
She's expecting, euphemistically referring to her pregnancy.
The advertisement spoke euphemistically about the health benefits of their product.
The diplomat euphemistically stated that the negotiations were "difficult" instead of saying they were at an impasse.
The host's euphemistically worded introductions to the guests created an atmosphere of excitement.
The doctor euphemistically referred to the patient's condition as "being in a fragile state."
He's experiencing a temporary setback, euphemistically.
He's in a better place now, euphemistically speaking.
She's getting a little work done, euphemistically speaking.
He's no longer with us, euphemistically referring to his death.
The motivational speaker spoke euphemistically about the power of positive thinking.
He's not the sharpest tool in the shed, euphemistically speaking.
She described her new job euphemistically as "fulfilling and exciting."
The company underwent a rightsizing process, euphemistically meaning they laid off employees.
She's a little top-heavy, euphemistically speaking.
The parent euphemistically referred to the child's lies as "having a vivid imagination."
She euphemistically referred to her weight as her 'curves'.
She euphemistically referred to her break-up as "going separate ways."
She euphemistically referred to her ex-boyfriend as her "old flame."
She stole the money, euphemistically referred to as "borrowing without permission".
She's a little plus-sized, euphemistically referring to her being overweight.
He's a little full-figured, euphemistically referring to his weight.
He's a little under the weather, euphemistically referring to his being sick.
The advertisement euphemistically claimed that the product was "not for everyone."
The lawyer euphemistically referred to the defendant's actions as "an error in judgment."
He's not very experienced, euphemistically meaning he's inexperienced.
The travel agent spoke euphemistically about the "unique cultural experience" of staying in a hostel.
She passed away euphemistically referred to as "being called to a better place".
The band's euphemistically charged performance got everyone dancing.
The diplomat euphemistically stated that the country was "experiencing unrest" instead of saying it was in a state of civil war.
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