Euphemism

/ˈjuː.fə.mɪ.zəm/

Synonyms

  • substitute
  • circumlocution
  • gentler term
  • softening expression

Slang Meanings

A way to sugarcoat reality.
Calling someone 'between jobs' instead of 'unemployed' is a euphemism.
A nice way to say something bad.
Using 'unexpectedly terminated' in place of 'fired' is a euphemism.