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Euphemistic

/jˌufəˈmɪstɪk/
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(adj) Of or pertaining to euphemism.

"Going to the little girl's room" is an euphemistic expression for "going to the toilet."
Most languages have euphemistic expressions to describe death and dying.
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The general's ____ report downplayed the severity of the casualties during the battle.

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