Definition: a term or phrase used in place of one that is embarrassing or harsh
Part of Speech: Noun
Synonym(s): metaphor, allegory
1. Cara reined in her anger and used a softly-spoken euphemism to convey her feelings of disgust.
2. In the movie script, the “village bicycle” is a euphemism used to describe the immoral main character.
3. Instead of expressing your thoughts in such harsh terms, please use a euphemism to avoid offending other guests.