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adjective

Definition of sugarcoatednext
as in sentimental
appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way those sugarcoated versions of family life that old TV sitcoms portrayed

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sugarcoated

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verb

past tense of sugarcoat
as in explained
to talk about or describe (something) in a way that makes it seem more pleasant or acceptable than it is textbooks that sugarcoat history She has very strong opinions, and she doesn't try to sugarcoat them.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sugarcoated
  1. sentimental
  2. explained
  3. sticky
  4. justified
  5. sloppy
  6. saccharine
  7. sugary
Adjective
  • John Lennon's sons Sean Ono Lennon and Julian Lennon recently spent some time together in a sentimental place.
    Gil Macias, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Other than Langley’s, all of those tracks have skewed toward the emotional, sentimental, or dramatic.
    Justin Curto, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of sentimental
Verb
  • In relation to her recent appointment to the five-person judging panel of the Booker Prize, Parker explained how her love of books started with her mother, who made sure that her eight children always left home with a book.
    Martin Dale, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • After restraining Neely that day, Penny remained on scene when police arrived and later explained his actions to several NYPD officers.
    Eric Levenson, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of explained
Adjective
  • As a general rule, metal is best for sticky foods, as well as searing and deglazing.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Tree Sap Live Christmas trees can leave behind sticky sap residue on carpets and clothing.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of sticky
Verb
  • The relationship went both ways, with Hezbollah fighters serving as shock troops that bolstered Assad’s flagging army — an intervention the group justified as protecting Shiite minorities and shrines in Syria from Islamist and jihadi factions in the opposition.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • His supporters have argued that he was justified in killing Thompson, whose company denies thousands of lifesaving health claims every year.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of justified
Adjective
  • Their puck play was sloppy, their penalty kill was awful and they got consistently outworked by the Canadiens.
    Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Another failed sloppy takedown briefly put Covington on the ground.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of sloppy
Adjective
  • The series quickly grew from there, evolving Nikki’s wardrobe options, putting her in heated competition with other stylists, and adding expansive storylines that blended saccharine fantasy with surprisingly dark themes.
    Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
  • After hopping over to the CW for its next five seasons, Supergirl had to distinguish itself more sharply against its Arrowverse peers, giving its superheroics an earnest social justice streak that was occasionally saccharine but usually infused with just enough charm to carry the day.
    Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of saccharine
Adjective
  • Starchy potato and lots of powdered sugar come together to form a pliant dough that's rolled up with sugary peanut butter.
    Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The same goes for sugary foods, which cause cortisol levels—and stress feelings—to soar.
    Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of sugary
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