noun as in strong fondness

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circumlocution, soft speech, expressions

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Example:The politician used a lot of circumlocution in response to the critical question.

Definition:the practice of expressing yourself in a roundabout or indirect way, especially to avoid saying something direct or unpleasant

From circumlocution

Example:His soft speech was intended to calm the nerves of the anxious audience.

Definition:language that is gentle and not harsh or offensive; words or language that are designed to soothe or comfort

From soft speech

Example:The novel employed a series of poetic expressions to evoke a sense of the past.

Definition:words used to convey a particular idea, feeling, situation, or reaction

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