Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

edulcorate

Verb

/ˌɛdʒ.ʊlˈkɔː.reɪt/

Definition

To sweeten or to make something less disagreeable, often by reducing acidity or bitterness.

Examples

To improve the taste of the sauce, the chef decided to edulcorate it with some honey.
The researcher aimed to edulcorate the findings to ensure they were well-received by the public.

Meaning

Edulcorate refers to the process of sweetening a substance or making something more palatable, typically in a culinary context. It can also indicate metaphorically adding something that improves a situation or makes it more acceptable.