Meaning of the word sugarcoat in English

What does sugarcoat mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sugarcoat

US /ˈʃʊɡ.ɚ.koʊt/
UK /ˈʃʊɡ.ə.kəʊt/

Verb

to make something seem more pleasant or acceptable than it really is

Example:
Don't try to sugarcoat the truth; I want to hear it as it is.
The company tried to sugarcoat the bad news about the layoffs.