The literary term 'Euphemism' refers -

• Euphemism:
- A Euphemism is an inoffensive word or phrase substituted for one considered offensive or hurtful, especially one concerned with religion, sex, death, or excreta.
- They are polite, mild phrases which substitute unpleasant ways of saying something sad or uncomfortable.
- Euphemisms are often used in everyday speech to soften difficult situations.

- Example:
- She’s a curvy woman. “Curvy” is often used as a euphemism for “overweight.”