"euphemistically" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more euphemistically [comparative], most euphemistically [superlative]
Etymology: euphemistic + -ally Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|euphemistic|ally}} euphemistic + -ally Head templates: {{en-adv}} euphemistically (comparative more euphemistically, superlative most euphemistically)
  1. In a euphemistic manner. Translations (in a euphemistic manner): kaunistelevasti (Finnish), eufemistisesti (Finnish), euphémiquement (French), eufemisticamente (Galician), ევფემისტურად (evpemisṭurad) (Georgian), euphemistisch (German), eufemisticamente (Italian), eufemistycznie (Polish), эвфемисти́чески (evfemistíčeski) (Russian)

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