genteelism
📖 Definitions
noun
The substitution of a word that is believed to be more polite or refined. For example, washroom for lavatory.
💬 Usage Examples
“Sir, please honor us by partaking of our offering... or would you rather bathe and wash (a genteelism that includes evacuating the bowels) first?” Udai Rathor; Kojia -- The Ugly One; Strategic Book Publishing; 2012.