Associations to the word «Sugarcoat»

Wiktionary

SUGARCOAT, verb. (transitive) To make superficially more attractive; to give a falsely pleasant appearance to.

Dictionary definition

SUGARCOAT, verb. Coat with something sweet, such as a hard sugar glaze.
SUGARCOAT, verb. Cause to appear more pleasant or appealing; "The mayor did not sugarcoat the reality of the tax cuts".

Wise words

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