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EUPHEMISTIC
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Example:
'peepee' is a common euphemistic term
Classified under:
Antonym:
dysphemistic (of or the nature of dysphemism)
Derivation:
euphemism (an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh)