softlanguage
nounUK /ˈsɒftˌlæŋ.ɡwɪdʒ/
US /ˈsɔːftˌlæŋ.ɡwɪdʒ/
Softlanguage is gentle, kind words you use so you do not hurt anyone's feelings.
When the teacher told the boy his drawing needed more work, she used softlanguage so he would not feel sad.
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2. Words that make bad news sound less harsh or scary.
The doctor used softlanguage to explain that the shot would only pinch a little.
3. A way of speaking that avoids saying 'no' too strongly.
Instead of saying 'never,' she used softlanguage and said 'maybe another day.'
4. Language that hides the true meaning of something unpleasant.
The company used softlanguage like 'letting people go' instead of saying 'firing them.'