sugarcoating

[US]/ˈʃʊɡəˌkəʊtɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈʃʊɡərˌkoʊtɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a coating of sugar
vt.to coat with a layer of sugar; to make something more appealing

Phrases & Collocations

sugarcoating truth

sugarcoating words

sugarcoating message

sugarcoating feedback

sugarcoating reality

sugarcoating situation

sugarcoating facts

sugarcoating issues

sugarcoating news

sugarcoating criticism

Example Sentences

she was accused of sugarcoating the bad news.

it's important not to sugarcoat the facts.

the politician is known for sugarcoating his promises.

he tends to sugarcoat his criticism to avoid hurting feelings.

don't sugarcoat your response; be honest.

she has a way of sugarcoating her stories to make them more appealing.

he was criticized for sugarcoating the report.

sometimes, sugarcoating the truth can lead to misunderstandings.

she prefers to sugarcoat her feedback to keep the peace.

his tendency to sugarcoat everything makes it hard to take him seriously.

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