EUPHEMISTIC

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does euphemistic mean? 

• EUPHEMISTIC (adjective)
  The adjective EUPHEMISTIC has 1 sense:

1. of or the nature of euphemism

  Familiarity information: EUPHEMISTIC used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• EUPHEMISTIC (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or the nature of euphemism

Context example:

'peepee' is a common euphemistic term

Antonym:

dysphemistic (of or the nature of dysphemism)

Derivation:

euphemism (an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh)