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(eu-phe-mis-ti-cal-ly) 6 syllables

Definition

adverb. in a way that uses mild words to replace harsh ones.

Example Sentence

Grocery stores euphemistically call shoplifting shrinkage.

More Example Sentences

He euphemistically described the problem as a challenge.

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Rhymes

  • artistically
  • linguistically
  • logistically
  • statistically
  • stylistically

  • euphemistically
  • journalistically
  • optimistically
  • realistically

  • characteristically
  • ritualistically
  • unrealistically

  • uncharacteristically
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