Meaning of the word "sugar coat" in English

What does "sugar coat" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sugar coat

US /ˈʃʊɡər koʊt/
UK /ˈʃʊɡə koʊt/

Verb

to make something seem more pleasant or acceptable than it really is

Example:
Don't try to sugar coat the truth; I want to hear it as it is.
The manager tried to sugar coat the bad news about the layoffs.