Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sugar-coated
Adjective
/ˈʃʊɡərˌkoʊtɪd/
Definition
Covered with a layer of sugar or made to appear more pleasant than it actually is.
Examples
- The teacher presented the bad news in a sugar-coated manner to avoid upsetting the students.
- Her sugar-coated comments made it hard to tell if she was actually being sincere.
- Though the report was sugar-coated, the underlying problems remained unsolved.
Meaning
The term ‘sugar-coated’ usually refers to something that is made more appealing or palatable, often by presenting it in a way that disguises its true nature, especially unpleasant truths or difficult realities.
Synonyms
- Adulterated
- Decorated
- Enhanced
- Gilded
- Illusory
