softwording
nounUK /ˈsɒftˌwɜːdɪŋ/
US /ˈsɔːftˌwɝːdɪŋ/
Softwording is when you use gentle words instead of harsh ones.
The teacher used softwording when she told the class their project needed more work.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of replacing a blunt or upsetting word with a softer one.
Calling a mistake 'a learning moment' is a bit of softwording.
3. Language that avoids saying something unpleasant directly.
His softwording about the broken toy made the child feel less sad.
4. A style of speaking that keeps things calm and friendly.
The nurse's softwording helped the nervous patient relax.