Found 4 items, similar to euphemism.
English → Indonesian (Kamus Landak) Definition: euphemism eufemisme
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: euphemism ungkapan pelembut
English → English (WordNet) Definition: euphemism euphemism n : an inoffensive expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive [ant: dysphemism]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Euphemism Euphemism \Eu"phe*mism\ ([=u]"f[-e]*m[i^]z'm), n. [Gr. ? fr. ? to use word of a good omen; e'y^ well + ? to speak: cf. F. euph['e]misme. See Fame.] (Rhet.) A figure in which a harsh or indelicate word or expression is softened; a way of describing an offensive thing by an inoffensive expression; a mild name for something disagreeable.