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euphemistic, a.|juːfɪˈmɪstɪk|
[f. Gr. εὔϕηµ-ος (see euphemious) + -ist + -ic.]
Pertaining to euphemism; of the nature of a euphemism; containing a euphemism.
1856Sat. Rev. II. 265/2 He is entitled to claim, or to negotiate, or to arrange—or whatever euphemistic phrase may be more suitable—for a retiring competency, etc. 1876Freeman Norm. Conq. V. 18 The euphemistic spirit goes so far..that the Norman owner is spoken of as the ‘heir’ of the Englishman who had been turned out. 1877Outl. Hist. Relig. 149 Rudra..under his euphemistic name of Siva.
Hence eupheˈmistical a. = prec. eupheˈmistically adv., by way of euphemism.
1879M. Arnold Ess., Falkland 220 Such is Clarendon's euphemistical phrase for poor and proud men of letters. 1860in J. A. Hessey Notes Bampton Lect. 473 Whisky, (euphemistically termed refreshment). 1874Deutsch Rem. 365 R. Joseph bar Chama, the Blind, euphemistically called the clear-sighted. |