Characterized by using good-sounding or pleasant language; having the quality of a euphemism.
From Greek 'euphemos' (eu- 'good' + phone 'sound/voice'). This rare adjective directly uses the ancient Greek root, predating the more common 'euphemistic' by focusing on the pleasant sound quality itself.
This is a delightfully archaic word that highlights the original meaning—it's not just about avoiding offense, but about the actual pleasantness of the sounds and words themselves, which is why 'powder room' sounds genuinely nicer than either alternative.
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