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euphemistic
(eu¦phem|is¦tic)
Pronunciation:
/juːfɪˈmɪstɪk/
adjective
using or of the nature of a euphemism:
the euphemistic terms she uses to describe her relationships
Derivatives
euphemistically
Pronunciation:
/juːfɪˈmɪstɪk(ə)li/
adverb
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