sugarcoat

[ shoog-er-koht ]

/ ˈʃʊg ərˌkoʊt /

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verb (used with object)

to cover with sugar: to sugarcoat a pill.

to make (something difficult or distasteful) appear more pleasant or acceptable: There was no way to sugarcoat the bad news.

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Origin of sugarcoat

First recorded in 1865–70; sugar + coat

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Example sentences from the Web for sugarcoat

Alcohol and sugar, even in moderate amounts, are not only sinful but poisonous.
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He wore white gloves, a dignified long black coat, and matching pants and vest, and he carried a dark walking stick.
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Cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes or until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
Make ‘The Chew’s’ Carla Hall’s Sticky Toffee Pudding|Carla Hall|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Make ‘The Chew’s’ Carla Hall’s Sticky Toffee Pudding|Carla Hall|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Place the thinly sliced shallots in a medium bowl and pour buttermilk over to coat.
Make Carla Hall’s Crispy Shallot Green Bean Casserole|Carla Hall|December 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He is rather tall and narrow, and wears a long abb's coat reaching nearly down to his feet.
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You don't mind staying here in the sunshine, I hope, while my coat dries?
The Tale of Grandfather Mole|Arthur Scott Bailey
Presently he began to shiver so, with some sort of a chill, that I took off my coat and wrapped it round him.
The Boarded-Up House|Augusta Huiell Seaman
He scratched his head in vexation, sat down, and as he did so, saw that his coat hung also upon the chair.
The Homesteader|Oscar Micheaux
I queried; and as I asked the question I noticed for the first time the gilt bars on his coat sleeve.
Raw Gold|Bertrand W. Sinclair

British Dictionary definitions for sugarcoat

sugar-coat

verb (tr)

to coat or cover with sugar

to cause to appear more attractive; make agreeable

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