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Euphemism (Adjective)

Description: Used to describe a word or phrase that replaces an unpleasant or offensive expression with a more polite or less harsh one, often used to soften the impact of a sensitive topic.

Sample sentences:

1. She used a euphemism to tactfully communicate the bad news to her friend.
2. The politician used euphemistic language to downplay the controversy surrounding his actions.
3. During the presentation, the speaker tried to avoid using euphemistic terms and instead spoke frankly about the issue.

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