sugarcoated

[US]/[ˈsʊɡəˌkɒ.tɪd]/
[UK]/[ˈsʊɡərˌkoʊ.tɪd]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Covered with a layer of sugar.; Made to appear more pleasant than reality; glossing over.
v.To cover with a layer of sugar.; To make something appear more pleasant than it is.

Phrases & Collocations

sugarcoated lies

sugarcoated words

sugarcoating the truth

sugarcoated version

sugarcoated deal

sugarcoated promise

sugarcoated story

sugarcoated reality

sugarcoated outcome

sugarcoated presentation

Example Sentences

the politician's speech was sugarcoated with promises of a better future.

don't believe everything you hear; some advice is sugarcoated.

the company's report sugarcoated the negative financial results.

she gave a sugarcoated explanation for her tardiness.

the deal seemed attractive, but it was ultimately sugarcoated.

his criticism was sugarcoated to avoid hurting her feelings.

the news was sugarcoated to maintain public morale.

the product description was heavily sugarcoated to attract buyers.

the truth can be harsh, but sugarcoating it doesn't help.

he sugarcoated his disappointment with a forced smile.

the presentation was sugarcoated with impressive visuals.

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