sugarcoating
sugarcoating Lexical Profile
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• noun
The act or practice of making something unpleasant, harsh, or difficult to accept appear more appealing, palatable, or favorable than it actually is.
"The auditor delivered the financial report directly and without any sugarcoating."
A sweet outer layer of sugar applied to medicinal pills, nuts, or confections to mask a bitter taste or improve flavor and appearance.
"The hard sugarcoating on the tablets makes them much easier for children to swallow."
• verb
To make something unpleasant, harsh, or difficult seem more appealing, acceptable, or pleasant than it really is (present participle of sugarcoat).
"She was accused of sugarcoating the feedback instead of addressing the core performance issues."
To cover or coat food, confections, or medicinal pills with a layer of sugar (present participle of sugarcoat).
"The confectioner spent the morning sugarcoating roasted almonds for the holiday market."