dysphemism |
euphemistic |
As a noun dysphemism
is (uncountable) the use of a derogatory, offensive or vulgar word or phrase to replace a (more) neutral original.
As an adjective euphemistic is
of or pertaining to euphemism.
euphemistic |
profane |
As an adjective euphemistic
is of or pertaining to euphemism.
As a verb profane is
.
euphemistic |
tactful |
As adjectives the difference between euphemistic and tactful
is that
euphemistic is of or pertaining to euphemism while
tactful is possessing tact; able to deal with people in a sensitive manner.
euphemistic |
circumlocution |
As an adjective euphemistic
is of or pertaining to euphemism.
As a noun circumlocution is
a roundabout or indirect way of speaking; the use of more words than necessary to express an idea.
circumlocutory |
euphemistic |
As adjectives the difference between circumlocutory and euphemistic
is that
circumlocutory is characterised by circumlocution; periphrastic; verbose while
euphemistic is of or pertaining to euphemism.
euphemistic |
dysphemistic |
As adjectives the difference between euphemistic and dysphemistic
is that
euphemistic is of or pertaining to euphemism while
dysphemistic is of, pertaining to, or being a dysphemism.
euphemistic |
inoffensive |
As adjectives the difference between euphemistic and inoffensive
is that
euphemistic is of or pertaining to euphemism while
inoffensive is not offensive.
euphemistic |
coy |
As adjectives the difference between euphemistic and coy
is that
euphemistic is of or pertaining to euphemism while
coy is (dated) bashful, shy, retiring.
As a verb coy is
(obsolete) to caress, pet; to coax, entice.
As a noun coy is
a trap from which waterfowl may be hunted.
emphatic |
euphemistic |
As adjectives the difference between emphatic and euphemistic
is that
emphatic is characterized by emphasis while
euphemistic is of or pertaining to euphemism.
As a noun emphatic
is (phonology) an emphatic consonant.
euphemistic |
optimistic |
As adjectives the difference between euphemistic and optimistic
is that
euphemistic is of or pertaining to euphemism while
optimistic is expecting the best in all possible ways.
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