This is the 13456th most frequent German word.
beschönigt
"Beschönigt" means "glossed over" or "sugarcoated."
The word 'beschönigt' means to gloss over or to sugarcoat, implying downplaying the seriousness of an issue.
Er hat den Vorfall beschönigt, um Ärger zu vermeiden.
He glossed over the incident to avoid trouble.
Here, 'beschönigt' illustrates how information can be presented in a way that minimizes displeasing aspects.
Die Berichterstattung beschönigt oft die negativen Aspekte der Situation.
The reporting often sugarcoats the negative aspects of the situation.
In this context, 'beschönigt' conveys the act of softening or toning down the reality to make it seem less harsh.