Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This paper explores the qualitative characteristics of euphemisms and their role in creating politically correct language. Itexamines euphemisms as a stylistic tool that softens or masks negative connotations through various linguistic mechanisms, such asperiphrasis, hypernyms, litotes, and abbreviations. The study emphasizes the impact of temporal, social, and national factorson the evolution and usage of euphemisms. Additionally, it highlights how political correctness leverages euphemistic strategies to frame information in a more neutral and socially acceptable manner.
Author: A. L. Mamatkulov
Institution: Kokand University Andijan branch
Language: English
Subfield: Communication
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4410225143