sugar-coat

[US]/[ˈsʊɡəˌkəʊt]/
[UK]/[ˈsʊɡərˌkoʊt]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To make something seem more pleasant or acceptable than it really is.; To cover with a layer of sugar or a sugary substance.
n.A thin layer of sugar or a sugary substance used to cover something.
v. (figurative)To gloss over or downplay negative aspects.

Phrases & Collocations

sugar-coat things

sugar-coated lie

sugar-coating reality

sugar-coated words

sugar-coated advice

sugar-coated truth

sugar-coated version

sugar-coated promise

sugar-coated statement

don't sugar-coat

Example Sentences

the company tried to sugar-coat the bad news about declining sales.

don't sugar-coat it; just tell me the truth about the project's status.

he sugar-coated his criticism to avoid hurting her feelings.

the politician sugar-coated the unpopular policy with promises of future benefits.

i don't want you to sugar-coat anything; i need honest feedback.

she sugar-coated the difficult situation to reassure the team.

the report sugar-coated the findings to please the board of directors.

he sugar-coated his apology to make himself look better.

they sugar-coated the presentation to secure funding for the project.

stop sugar-coating and tell me what's really going on.

the manager sugar-coated the employee's performance review.

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