euphemist

eu·phe·mism

E0238300 (yo͞o′fə-mĭz′əm)n.1. A mild, indirect, or vague term for one that is considered harsh, blunt, or offensive: "Euphemisms such as 'slumber room' ... abound in the funeral business" (Jessica Mitford).2. The use of such terms: "Euphemism is common in hospital and medical facilities where bodily functions need to be discussed" (Diane F. Halpern).

[Greek euphēmismos, from euphēmizein, to use auspicious words, from euphēmiā, use of auspicious words : eu-, eu- + phēmē, speech; see bhā- in Indo-European roots.]

eu′phe·mist n.eu′phe·mis′tic (-mĭs′tĭk) adj.eu′phe·mis′ti·cal·ly adv.

euphemist

(ˈjuːfəmɪst) n (Linguistics) a person who uses euphemisms

单词	euphemist
释义	euphemist eu·phe·mism E0238300 (yo͞o′fə-mĭz′əm)n.1. A mild, indirect, or vague term for one that is considered harsh, blunt, or offensive: "Euphemisms such as 'slumber room' ... abound in the funeral business" (Jessica Mitford).2. The use of such terms: "Euphemism is common in hospital and medical facilities where bodily functions need to be discussed" (Diane F. Halpern). [Greek euphēmismos, from euphēmizein, to use auspicious words, from euphēmiā, use of auspicious words : eu-, eu- + phēmē, speech; see bhā- in Indo-European roots.] eu′phe·mist n.eu′phe·mis′tic (-mĭs′tĭk) adj.eu′phe·mis′ti·cal·ly adv. euphemist (ˈjuːfəmɪst) n (Linguistics) a person who uses euphemisms EncyclopediaSeeEuphemismThesaurusSeeeuphemism
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