ACADEMICIA: An International Multidisciplinary Research Journal
  • Year: 2020
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 10

The etymological gradual development of euphemisms

An English Teacher, Department of English Practical Course, Faculty of Foreign Languages, Jizzakh State Pedagogical Institute, Uzbekistan

Online published on 1 December, 2020.

Abstract

In this article the author gives her ideas about the etymological gradual development of Euphemisms. Euphemisms have different meanings and characteristics. They also have different values depending on the purpose of use. There are factors that influence the emergence of euphemisms and their use in speech. Among such factors are the socio-stylistic differentiation of the Uzbek and English language and the emotional-expressive color of words.

Keywords

Euphemisms, Greek Language, Taboos, Aristocracy, Temporary Euphemisms, Emotionally Neutral, Permanent Euphemisms, Pregnant, “In The Family Way”, Stable Euphemisms