Question

Read the sentence “It is but due to the sex, however, to state that their impropriety was professional, and it was only in such easily established standards of evil that Poker Flat ventured to sit in judgment". How is the phrase “To state that their impropriety was professional” an example of euphemism.

Answer 1

Answer: This statement can be considered blunt or rather rude, not only that, but the topic is somewhat of an unpleasant one. Since it would be rather rude or blunt, terms like impropriety and professional were used, to keep the subject and discussion civil.

Explanation: A euphemism is a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.