Word: euphemism
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: eu
phe
mism
Definition: 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.
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