euphemism

nounCommon GRE wordMore E words

a mild expression substituted for one considered harsh or blunt

In a sentence

Euphemism in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing euphemism in a sentence.

"Let go" is a common euphemism for being fired.

Synonyms

softeningcircumlocutionunderstatement

Antonyms

dysphemism

Keep going

to gradually decline, recede, or diminish

overflowing enthusiasm and liveliness

the quality of overflowing, bubbling enthusiasm

overflowing with cheerful enthusiasm and high spirits

deviating from conventional or accepted behavior in odd ways

a level or rank within an organization, profession, or society

drawing from a wide and diverse range of sources or styles

to deprive of importance or overshadow by being superior

Common questions

Euphemism (noun) means a mild expression substituted for one considered harsh or blunt

Here is euphemism used in an example sentence: ""Let go" is a common euphemism for being fired."

Common synonyms for euphemism include softening, circumlocution, understatement.

Antonyms of euphemism include dysphemism.

Euphemism is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.