1. expressed in a particular way or style
Usage: past tense of couch
2. lay down or reclined
Usage: past tense of couch; formal

1. expressed or phrased in a particular manner

Examples

• Her criticism was couched in diplomatic language.
• The request was couched as a suggestion rather than a demand.
• The warning was couched in gentle terms.
• He couched his refusal politely.
• The message was couched in technical jargon.
• The proposal was couched in vague language.