Sugarcoat Definition
sho͝ogər-kōt
sugarcoats
verb
sugarcoats
To cause to seem more appealing or pleasant.
A sentimental treatment that sugarcoats a harsh reality.
American Heritage
To cover or coat with sugar.
Webster's New World
To make (something disagreeable) seem more acceptable or less unpleasant, as by using flattery, euphemism, etc.
Webster's New World
To make superficially more attractive; to give a falsely pleasant appearance to.
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