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sugarcoat /ˈʃʊgɚˌkoʊt/ verb
sugarcoats; sugarcoated; sugarcoating
sugarcoat
/ˈʃʊgɚˌkoʊt/
verb
sugarcoats; sugarcoated; sugarcoating
Learner's definition of SUGARCOAT
[+ object]
: to talk about or describe (something) in a way that makes it seem more pleasant or acceptable than it is甜言蜜语;粉饰

sugarcoat

verb

sug·​ar·​coat ˈshu̇-gər-ˌkōt How to pronounce sugarcoat (audio)
sugarcoated; sugarcoating; sugarcoats

transitive verb

1
: to coat with sugar
2
: to make superficially attractive or palatable

Example Sentences

She has very strong opinions, and she doesn't try to sugarcoat them.
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Word History

Etymology

back-formation from sugarcoated

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of sugarcoat was in 1858

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