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sugar coated

sugar coated is the alternative form of sugarcoated.

Meaning of sugarcoated

Adjective

sugarcoated (comparative more sugarcoated, superlative most sugarcoated)

  1. (literally) Coated with sugar.
  2. (figuratively, idiomatic) Made superficially more attractive, possibly to conceal flaws or faults.

Forms of sugar coated

comparativemore sugar coated
superlativemost sugar coated

Questions about sugar coated

What is sugar coated the alternative form of?
Sugar coated is the alternative form of sugarcoated.

Words near sugar coated in the dictionary

  1. sugar cane stalks
  2. sugar cane stick
  3. sugar cane sticks
  4. sugar canes
  5. sugar coat
  6. sugar coated
  7. sugar coating
  8. sugar coats
  9. sugar cone
  10. sugar cones
  11. sugar cookie

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