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