Euphemistic or roundabout expression; saying something indirectly or in a softened way to avoid bluntness.
上司に対しては、婉曲な表現を使って問題点を伝えた。
I conveyed the issues to my boss using euphemistic expressions.
『辞めさせる』と言わずに、婉曲に解雇を伝えた。
Instead of saying 'fire someone,' the dismissal was communicated euphemistically.
婉曲な言い方は場の雰囲気を壊さない時に便利だ。
Euphemistic phrasing is useful when you don't want to spoil the atmosphere.