Meanings
adjectivesugarcoated (comparative more sugarcoated, superlative most sugarcoated)
comparative more sugarcoated · superlative most sugarcoated · alternative sugar coated · alternative sugar-coated
- literallyCoated with sugar.
- figurativelyMade superficially more attractive, possibly to conceal flaws or faults.
Origin
Translations
Polish lukrowany, pokryty cukrem
- lukrowanycoated with sugar
- pokryty cukremcoated with sugar
Portuguese açucarado
- açucaradocoated with sugar
Spanish azucarado
- azucaradocoated with sugar
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