Euphemism
nOne word substitutionRoot wordWord familyPronunciationSSC PYQ × 8/jˈuːfəmɪzəm/ · यूफ़मिज़म
A mild or indirect expression substituted for an offensive or harsh one
Description of a disagreeable thing by an agreeable name
A polite word or expression that you use instead of a more direct one to avoid shocking or upsetting someone.
Saying something harsh in a milder way
a mild word used in place of a harsh or rude one
शिष्टोक्ति, कठोर बात के लिए नरम शब्द
सौम्योक्ति
Passed away is a euphemism for died.
The report uses euphemisms for every failure.
"Passed away" is a euphemism for "died".
Daily use: Passed away, died ka euphemism hai.
'Eu' यानी अच्छा, इसलिए euphemism यानी कड़वी बात को अच्छे, नरम ढंग से कहना। 'Died' की जगह 'passed away', और चुभने वाले शब्द की जगह 'person with a disability' कहते हैं। The use of soft words is called euphemism।
'Eu' means good, so a euphemism is a good, gentle way of saying something harsh. We say 'passed away' instead of 'died', and 'person with a disability' instead of a hurtful label. The use of soft words is called euphemism.
Eu family साथ रखिए: euphemism (नरम शब्द), eulogy (प्रशंसा भाषण), euphony (मधुर ध्वनि), euphoria (अत्यधिक ख़ुशी)।
Keep the eu family together: euphemism (mild word), eulogy (speech of praise), euphony (sweet sound) and euphoria (great happiness).
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- Select the most appropriate antonym of the word: EuphemismSSC CHSL Pre 2025
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- Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'An inoffensive word used in place of a blunt one'.SSC CGL Pre 2025
- Description of a disagreeable thing by an agreeable nameSSC · before 2018
- EuphemismSSC Steno 2026