Can we reach 1 Like? Watch video to the end :) euphemism /ˈyufəˌmɪzəm/ [yoo-fuh-miz-uhm] noun, 1.the substitution of a mild, indirect, or vague expression for one thought to be offensive, harsh, or blunt. 2.the expression so substituted: “To pass away” is a euphemism for “to die.” Origin: 1650–60; Greek euphēmismós the use of words of good omen, equivalent to eu- eu- + phḗm(ē) speaking, fame + -ismos -ism Related forms euphemist, noun, euphemistic, euphemistical, euphemious /yuˈfimiəs/ [yoo-fee-mee-uhs] , adjective euphemistically, euphemiously, adverb uneuphemistic, adjective uneuphemistical, adjective uneuphemistically, adverb Can be confused: euphemism, euphuism. World English Dictionary euphemism (ˈjuːfɪˌmɪzəm) 1. an inoffensive word or phrase substituted for one considered offensive or hurtful, esp one concerned with religion, sex, death, or excreta. Examples of euphemisms are sleep with for have sexual intercourse with; departed for dead; relieve oneself for urinate 2. the use of such inoffensive words or phrases [C17: from Greek euphēmismos, from eu- + phēmē speech] euphe'mistic adj euphe'mistically adv --- Make sure to leave a like if you enjoyed the video! :D Video by Pronounce Daily http://www.pronouncedaily.com/How_To_Pronounce_Euphemistic.html Subscribe for More Pronunciations and Definitions!: https://www.youtube.com/user/PronounceDaily?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook Like Us for Daily Words in Your Newsfeed: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Word-of-the-Day-Definitions/750369141710497 Follow Us on Twitter http://twitter.com/PronounceDaily

• published: 12 Aug 2014
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