Word: euphemistic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: eu
phe
mis
tic
Definition: Of or pertaining to euphemism; an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh
Morphemes:
Affix: euphemism
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The use of a word or phrase to replace another with one that is considered less offensive, blunt or vulgar than the word or phrase which it replaces.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: εὖ
Language: grc
Decoded: eu
Meaning: well
Affix: φήμη
Language: grc
Decoded: pheme
Meaning: a voice, a prophetic voice, rumor, talk
Affix: -ist
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: a person who holds bigoted, partial views.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ίζω
Language: grc
Decoded: -izo
Meaning: -ize, -ise
Affix: -τής
Language: grc
Decoded: -tes
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: With -ύζω verbs.
Affix: -ic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to