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Discover LudwigThe word "sugar-coated" is correct and usable in written English
You can use it to describe something that is pleasant or appealing on the surface but that in reality has a more unpleasant or damaging aspect. For example, "The politician presented his proposal as a win-win situation, but it was really just a sugar-coated version of a bad deal."
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sugar-coated
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C. "A sugar-coated Satan sandwich".
Let's just hope it's suitably sugar-coated.
It's a sugar-coated civics lesson.
Nothing's going to get sugar-coated".
Serious stuff, but sugar-coated with laughter.
A sugar-coated lie that won't rescue her.
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At the same time, he said, "everything is literally sugar coated".
The Rice Crackers segment manufactures sugar coated crackers, savoury crackers and fried crackers.
Quality performance reviews that aren't sugar coated confirm expectations.
I didn't need a euphemism, I didn't need it sugar coated to sound a little happier.
What is your company doing to ensure performance reviews aren't sugar coated?
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