euphemistically
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/ˌjuːfəˈmɪstɪkli/
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/ˌjuːfəˈmɪstɪkli/
Using a gentle or indirect way to talk about something that might be uncomfortable or unpleasant.
The teacher euphemistically told the student that they could improve their work.
선생님은 학생이 자신의 작업을 개선할 수 있다고 우스갯소리를 쳤다.