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Is love and other extreme sports an example of an euphemism?
No. It is a figure of speech. A euphemism is a word substituted for another word that is deemed unacceptably explicit. For example, the word mortician came into vogue as a euphemism for "undertaker," which was considered too direct and to the point.
Is an obscene word considered an explicit lyric?
Yes
What is ken ken?
a spaceship
A descriptive word or phrase added to or substituted for a persons name?
A descriptive word or phrase added to or substituted for a person's name is called a nickname. It is often used to reflect a specific characteristic, personality trait, or quality of the individual. Nicknames can be endearing, humorous, or symbolic in nature.
What phrase can be substituted for being in the know?
The word knowledgeable could be used to replace the phrase "in the know".
Which term is defined as a word or phrase that is substituted for another in order to say something in a more sensitive way?
euphanism
Which of these terms is defined as a word or phrase that is substituted for another in order to say something in a more sensitive way?
Euphemisms are more sensitive word substitutions.
What is the meaning of euphemism of figure speech?
A euphemism is a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing. A figure of speech is a word or phrase used in a non-literal or imaginative way for rhetorical effect.
What is the Root word of explicit?
'Explicit' is a Latin word meaning 'he, she, or it explains'.
What term is as a word or phrase that is substituted for another in order to say something in a more sensitive way?
The term you are looking for is "euphemism." A euphemism is a word or phrase used to replace one that may be considered harsh, blunt, or offensive, allowing for a more sensitive or polite expression. For example, saying "passed away" instead of "died" is a common euphemism to soften the impact of the news.
What are explicit messages?
The word explicit is often used in the sense of sexually explicit.
What are some example words with definitions of euphemism?
A euphemism is basically an unoffensive, mild word or phrase substituted for a blunt, harsh word or phrase. For example, instead of saying someone died saying they "passed away," or calling a prison a "correctional facility."
