Euphemiously

/juːˈfiːmiəsli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that uses mild, indirect, or polite language to avoid something harsh, rude, or offensive.

Etymology

Adverbial form created by adding '-ly' to euphemious, following English grammar conventions to convert the adjective into an adverb describing how an action occurs.

Kelly Says

We say 'pass away' instead of 'die,' 'let go' instead of 'fired,' and 'downsizing' instead of 'firing workers'—we speak euphemiously so often it's basically just normal English now.

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