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sugar-coated

/ˈʃʊɡ.ər ˌkoʊ.tɪd/

Traducción: Describe algo cubierto de azúcar o, en sentido figurado, algo que se presenta de manera más agradable o atractiva de lo que realmente es.

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adjective

/ˈʃʊɡ.ər ˌkoʊ.tɪd/B2formalculinary
  • esDescribe algo cubierto de azúcar o, en sentido figurado, algo que se presenta de manera más agradable o atractiva de lo que realmente es.

Describes something that is covered with sugar, or figuratively, something that is made to appear more pleasant or attractive than it really is.

  1. Coated with sugarA2formalculinary

    Covered or encrusted with a layer of sugar or syrup.

    escubierto de azúcar

    • The children loved the sugar-coated cereal for breakfast.
    • She bought a box of sugar-coated almonds for the party.
    • The bakery sells sugar-coated donuts that are very popular.

    Sinónimoscandiedfrostedglazedsugared

  2. Made to seem pleasantB2informal

    Presented in a way that makes something unpleasant seem more acceptable or attractive.

    esendulzado, edulcorado

    • The politician gave a sugar-coated version of the budget cuts.
    • His sugar-coated promises didn't fool anyone.
    • She used sugar-coated words to deliver the bad news.

    Sinónimosgildedsweetenedvarnishedwhitewashed

    Antónimosbluntcandiddirectfrankhonestplainstraightforwardunvarnished

Formas
  • more sugar-coated comparative form
  • most sugar-coated superlative form