DYSPHEMISTIC Antonyms

• of or the nature of euphemism

• conveying or resembling a compliment

• costing nothing

• relating to or characteristic of diplomacy

• using or marked by tact in dealing with sensitive matters or people

• showing or representing to advantage

• obsequiously complimentary

• soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

• having or showing a kindly or tender nature

• quiet and soothing

• belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

• easily handled or managed

• having little impact

• marked by moderate steepness

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility

• stroke soothingly

• having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

• a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

• agreeable, conducive to comfort

• tolerant and forgiving under provocation

• affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

• (of persons) having pleasing manners or behavior

• showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.

• not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others

• marked by refinement in taste and manners

• full of or exhibiting respect

• feeling or manifesting veneration

• having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others

• showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people