1. a mild or indirect word or expression used in place of one considered too harsh, blunt, or offensive

Examples

• The company used the euphemism ‘downsizing’ instead of saying they were firing employees.
• ‘Passed away’ is a common euphemism for ‘died.’
• Politicians often speak in euphemisms to avoid controversy.
• The phrase ‘economically disadvantaged’ is a euphemism for ‘poor.’
• She used the euphemism ‘powder room’ instead of ‘bathroom.’
• The military briefing was full of euphemisms like ‘collateral damage.’
• His speech was so loaded with euphemisms that nobody understood what he really meant.