adj
Meaning 1
Coated with sugar.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: literally
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
sugarcoated
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adj
Meaning 2
Made superficially more attractive, possibly to conceal flaws or faults.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, idiomatic
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History
Etymology
From sugar + coated.
Across languages
Translations
4 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Polish: lukrowany — coated with sugar
- Polish: pokryty cukrem — coated with sugar
- Portuguese: açucarado — coated with sugar
- Spanish: azucarado — coated with sugar