softrewording
nounUK /ˌsɒftrɪˈwɜːdɪŋ/
US /ˌsɔːftrɪˈwɜːrdɪŋ/
Saying something in a gentler way so it sounds nicer.
The teacher used softrewording to tell the class their project needed more work.
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2. The act of replacing harsh words with kinder ones in a written text.
The editor's softrewording made the review less harsh but still honest.
3. A style of speaking that avoids upsetting people by choosing careful words.
Her softrewording kept the meeting calm even when the news was bad.
4. A revised version of a message that sounds more friendly than the original.
After some softrewording, the email no longer sounded angry.