Word for: a synonym with a positive connotation? The 2019 Stack Overflow Developer Survey Results Are InSynonym with positive connotation for “peeping through the door”Is there a word for “drab” with a positive connotation?Positive synonym for sacrificeSynonym for rare occurrence but with negative connotationWord for “dark” with positive connotationA synonym for “picky” with a positive connotation (food)?What's a similar word to 'precocious' with a positive connotation?Single word for a synonym with opposite connotation?A synonym for “simple” with positive connotationWhat are some exact replacements for the word floccinaucinihiliplication?
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Word for: a synonym with a positive connotation?
The 2019 Stack Overflow Developer Survey Results Are InSynonym with positive connotation for “peeping through the door”Is there a word for “drab” with a positive connotation?Positive synonym for sacrificeSynonym for rare occurrence but with negative connotationWord for “dark” with positive connotationA synonym for “picky” with a positive connotation (food)?What's a similar word to 'precocious' with a positive connotation?Single word for a synonym with opposite connotation?A synonym for “simple” with positive connotationWhat are some exact replacements for the word floccinaucinihiliplication?
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For example:
"Cautious is just a _________ for being scared."
"Opportunistic is just a _________ for being inconsiderate."
"Not too bright is just a _________ for being dumb."
"Simple is just a _________ for being ignorant.
The word is used often in politics to expose someone as being partial to a particular idea or identity. The word in question has a similar nature to the word "pseudonym".
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For example:
"Cautious is just a _________ for being scared."
"Opportunistic is just a _________ for being inconsiderate."
"Not too bright is just a _________ for being dumb."
"Simple is just a _________ for being ignorant.
The word is used often in politics to expose someone as being partial to a particular idea or identity. The word in question has a similar nature to the word "pseudonym".
synonyms connotation
asked 2 hours ago
thelittlegumnutthelittlegumnut
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For example:
"Cautious is just a _________ for being scared."
"Opportunistic is just a _________ for being inconsiderate."
"Not too bright is just a _________ for being dumb."
"Simple is just a _________ for being ignorant.
The word is used often in politics to expose someone as being partial to a particular idea or identity. The word in question has a similar nature to the word "pseudonym".
synonyms connotation
asked 2 hours ago
thelittlegumnutthelittlegumnut
205
For example:
"Cautious is just a _________ for being scared."
"Opportunistic is just a _________ for being inconsiderate."
"Not too bright is just a _________ for being dumb."
"Simple is just a _________ for being ignorant.
The word is used often in politics to expose someone as being partial to a particular idea or identity. The word in question has a similar nature to the word "pseudonym".
synonyms connotation
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I think the word you want is euphemism. According to Merriam-Webster,
euphemism - noun
- The substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
- The expression so substituted
It fits all your examples, e.g. "Cautious is just a euphemism for being scared."
answered 2 hours ago
JDM-GBGJDM-GBG
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Yes! This was the one. I went blank this evening and had no idea where to start when searching for the word online. It's not exactly easy to describe.
– thelittlegumnut
1 hour ago
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It's
a politically correct word or expression ,
which is used instead of another one to avoid being offensive:
"Some people think
that "fireman" is a sexist term, and prefer the politically correct term
"firefighter"."
There is also a special term
circumlocution.
According to Cambridge Dictionary :
Circumlocution
(an example of) an indirect way of saying something, especially something unpleasant:
"Economical with the truth" is a circumlocution for "lying".
// Politicians are experts in circumlocution.
answered 1 hour ago
user307254user307254
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Not the word I was thinking of, but good effort! I dare say political discourse is often pure circumlocution.
– thelittlegumnut
1 hour ago
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"...is a nice way of saying..."
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I think the word you want is euphemism. According to Merriam-Webster,
euphemism - noun
- The substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
- The expression so substituted
It fits all your examples, e.g. "Cautious is just a euphemism for being scared."
answered 2 hours ago
JDM-GBGJDM-GBG
756119
Yes! This was the one. I went blank this evening and had no idea where to start when searching for the word online. It's not exactly easy to describe.
– thelittlegumnut
1 hour ago
add a comment |
I think the word you want is euphemism. According to Merriam-Webster,
euphemism - noun
- The substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
- The expression so substituted
It fits all your examples, e.g. "Cautious is just a euphemism for being scared."
answered 2 hours ago
JDM-GBGJDM-GBG
756119
Yes! This was the one. I went blank this evening and had no idea where to start when searching for the word online. It's not exactly easy to describe.
– thelittlegumnut
1 hour ago
add a comment |
I think the word you want is euphemism. According to Merriam-Webster,
euphemism - noun
- The substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
- The expression so substituted
It fits all your examples, e.g. "Cautious is just a euphemism for being scared."
answered 2 hours ago
JDM-GBGJDM-GBG
756119
I think the word you want is euphemism. According to Merriam-Webster,
euphemism - noun
- The substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
- The expression so substituted
It fits all your examples, e.g. "Cautious is just a euphemism for being scared."
answered 2 hours ago
JDM-GBGJDM-GBG
756119
answered 2 hours ago
JDM-GBGJDM-GBG
756119
answered 2 hours ago
JDM-GBGJDM-GBG
756119
answered 2 hours ago
JDM-GBGJDM-GBG
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Yes! This was the one. I went blank this evening and had no idea where to start when searching for the word online. It's not exactly easy to describe.
– thelittlegumnut
1 hour ago
add a comment |
Yes! This was the one. I went blank this evening and had no idea where to start when searching for the word online. It's not exactly easy to describe.
– thelittlegumnut
1 hour ago
Yes! This was the one. I went blank this evening and had no idea where to start when searching for the word online. It's not exactly easy to describe.
– thelittlegumnut
1 hour ago
Yes! This was the one. I went blank this evening and had no idea where to start when searching for the word online. It's not exactly easy to describe.
– thelittlegumnut
1 hour ago
add a comment |
It's
a politically correct word or expression ,
which is used instead of another one to avoid being offensive:
"Some people think
that "fireman" is a sexist term, and prefer the politically correct term
"firefighter"."
There is also a special term
circumlocution.
According to Cambridge Dictionary :
Circumlocution
(an example of) an indirect way of saying something, especially something unpleasant:
"Economical with the truth" is a circumlocution for "lying".
// Politicians are experts in circumlocution.
answered 1 hour ago
user307254user307254
5,1892518
Not the word I was thinking of, but good effort! I dare say political discourse is often pure circumlocution.
– thelittlegumnut
1 hour ago
add a comment |
It's
a politically correct word or expression ,
which is used instead of another one to avoid being offensive:
"Some people think
that "fireman" is a sexist term, and prefer the politically correct term
"firefighter"."
There is also a special term
circumlocution.
According to Cambridge Dictionary :
Circumlocution
(an example of) an indirect way of saying something, especially something unpleasant:
"Economical with the truth" is a circumlocution for "lying".
// Politicians are experts in circumlocution.
answered 1 hour ago
user307254user307254
5,1892518
Not the word I was thinking of, but good effort! I dare say political discourse is often pure circumlocution.
– thelittlegumnut
1 hour ago
add a comment |
It's
a politically correct word or expression ,
which is used instead of another one to avoid being offensive:
"Some people think
that "fireman" is a sexist term, and prefer the politically correct term
"firefighter"."
There is also a special term
circumlocution.
According to Cambridge Dictionary :
Circumlocution
(an example of) an indirect way of saying something, especially something unpleasant:
"Economical with the truth" is a circumlocution for "lying".
// Politicians are experts in circumlocution.
answered 1 hour ago
user307254user307254
5,1892518
It's
a politically correct word or expression ,
which is used instead of another one to avoid being offensive:
"Some people think
that "fireman" is a sexist term, and prefer the politically correct term
"firefighter"."
There is also a special term
circumlocution.
According to Cambridge Dictionary :
Circumlocution
(an example of) an indirect way of saying something, especially something unpleasant:
"Economical with the truth" is a circumlocution for "lying".
// Politicians are experts in circumlocution.
answered 1 hour ago
user307254user307254
5,1892518
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answered 1 hour ago
user307254user307254
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answered 1 hour ago
user307254user307254
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answered 1 hour ago
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Not the word I was thinking of, but good effort! I dare say political discourse is often pure circumlocution.
– thelittlegumnut
1 hour ago
add a comment |
Not the word I was thinking of, but good effort! I dare say political discourse is often pure circumlocution.
– thelittlegumnut
1 hour ago
Not the word I was thinking of, but good effort! I dare say political discourse is often pure circumlocution.
– thelittlegumnut
1 hour ago
Not the word I was thinking of, but good effort! I dare say political discourse is often pure circumlocution.
– thelittlegumnut
1 hour ago
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"...is a nice way of saying..."
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