No. 8,555 in Catalan
edulcorats
Sweetened.
In a sentence
Els sucs edulcorats sovint són més dolços que els naturals.
Sweetened juices are often sweeter than natural ones.
'Edulcorats' in this sentence is used as an adjective describing 'sucs,' indicating that the juices have been sweetened.
Aquestes paraules estan edulcorats per no ferir els sentiments.
These words are sweetened to avoid hurting feelings.
'Edulcorats' here is utilized metaphorically to describe 'paraules,' implying that the communicator intentionally softened the words.
La seva opinió estava edulcorada amb elogis per fer-la més acceptable.
His opinion was sweetened with praise to make it more acceptable.
'Edulcorada' in this sentence reflects the figurative use to convey that the opinion was softened or made more palatable with complimentary elements.
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