sugarcoat
|sug/ar/coat|
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/ˈʃʊɡərˌkoʊt/
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/ˈʃʊɡəˌkəʊt/
making things seem better
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sugarcoat' originates from the combination of 'sugar' and 'coat', where 'sugar' meant 'sweet substance' and 'coat' meant 'cover'.
Historical Evolution
'sugarcoat' evolved from the practice of coating pills with sugar to make them more palatable.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to cover with sugar', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make something seem more pleasant'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to make something seem more pleasant or acceptable than it is.
He tried to sugarcoat the bad news.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41