The fifth and last day of an interest in etymology

Euphemism

An indirect or mild noun

To use instead of one

That is too blunt

Embarrassing

Or even unpleasant

Avoids offense

And softens a blow

A florid circumlocution

That beats around the bush

From the Greek expression

Euphemismos

Uses favourable

Not inauspicious words

Or dysphemia

That call a spade a spade

Speaking with a mealy mouth

Not a smashed one