euphemistic
adjective /ˌjuːfəˈmɪstɪk/
/ˌjuːfəˈmɪstɪk/
- (of a word or phrase) that makes something embarrassing or unpleasant seem more acceptable than it really is
- euphemistic language
- ‘We’re letting you go’ is a euphemistic way of saying ‘You’re fired.’