adj. 1. covered with an outer layer or film; as, sugar-coated pills. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
2. covered with a shiny coating by applying e.g. beaten egg or a sugar or gelatin mixture; -- of foods. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
3. (Photog.) coated on the side opposite the emulsion with a substance to absorb light; -- of film. [ WordNet 1.5 ]