sugar-coated
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/ˈʃʊɡər ˌkoʊtɪd/
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/ˈʃʊɡə ˌkəʊtɪd/
(sugar-coat)
pleasantly deceptive
Etymology
'sugar-coated' originates from the practice of coating pills with sugar to make them more palatable.
'Sugar-coated' evolved from the literal practice of coating pills with sugar to its figurative use in language.
Initially, it meant 'covered with sugar,' but over time it evolved to mean 'making something seem more pleasant than it is.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a coating of sugar.
The sugar-coated almonds were a hit at the party.
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Adjective 2
describing something in a way that makes it seem more pleasant or acceptable than it really is.
The report was sugar-coated to avoid alarming the public.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41