Keywords
metaphorical euphemization
euphemism
conceptual metaphor
cognitive linguistics
semantic shift
pragmatic function
politeness strategies
taboo language
discourse analysis
sociolinguistics.
euphemism
conceptual metaphor
cognitive linguistics
semantic shift
pragmatic function
politeness strategies
taboo language
discourse analysis
sociolinguistics.
How to Cite
FEATURES OF METAPHORICAL EUPHEMIZATION IN MODERN ENGLISH. (2026). Qo‘qon DPI. Ilmiy Xabarlar Jurnali, 8(8), 106-110. https://doi.org/10.70728/b.series.fil.v08.i08.015
Abstract
This article examines the features of metaphorical euphemization in modern English from semantic, cognitive, and pragmatic perspectives. Euphemization, as a linguistic strategy, serves to soften, obscure, or indirectly express socially sensitive, taboo, or negatively evaluated concepts. In contemporary English, metaphor plays a central role in the formation of euphemistic expressions, allowing speakers to reframe delicate topics through more acceptable or neutral conceptual domains. As a result, metaphorical euphemisms have become a productive and dynamic component of modern discourse.References
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