MINCE

pronounce or speak affectedly, euphemize, speak too carefully

also too take tiny steps, tiptoe

/to utter or pronounce with affectation

walk daintly
"she minced down the street"

pronounce in an affected way, as with studied elegance and refinement

"He could tell that she was mincing her words when she talked with these older gentlemen."

"He knew that he would have to mince his dialogue this evening becuase of the haughty people who were going to be there."

"It was an embarassment as everyone could see he was simply mincing his words."

"She wanted to tell him to not mince his words but tell it to straight."

"She minced across the room so as to not disturb anyone."