What is another word for sugar coating?
Pronunciation: [ʃˈʊɡə kˈə͡ʊtɪŋ] (IPA) 
The term "sugar coating" refers to the act of making something seem more appealing or less harsh than it actually is. Synonyms for this term include "softening the blow," "putting a positive spin on things," "minimizing the negative," "smoothing over," "talking up," and "covering up." Other similar phrases could include "sugarcoating the truth," "making something sound better than it is," and "dressing up the reality." Each of these synonyms implies an attempt to make something more palatable or less severe, whether intentional or not. Regardless of which term is used, the basic idea remains the same: making something seem better than it really is.
