honeyed

American

[huhn-eed] / ˈhʌn id /

Or honied

adjective

containing, consisting of, or resembling honey.

honeyed drinks.
flattering or ingratiating.

honeyed words.
pleasantly soft; dulcet or mellifluous.

honeyed tones.

honeyed British

/ ˈhʌnɪd /

adjective

flattering or soothing
made sweet or agreeable

honeyed words
of, full of, or resembling honey

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Other Word Forms

honeyedly adverb
honeyedness noun
unhoneyed adjective

Etymology

Origin of honeyed

First recorded in 1325–75, honeyed is from the Middle English word honyede. See honey, -ed ³

Example Sentences

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Roasted fruit welcomes herbs: rosemary with grapes, thyme with honeyed peaches, basil with strawberries.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

Cool dawn in a bowl, Soft clouds swirl with honeyed light— Morning blooms in white.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

Soon to enchant the audience with her honeyed vocals is Judeline, the Spanish Venezuelan singer known for her heavenly electronic pop lullabies.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2025

Does it have a little extra honeyed viscosity?

From Seattle Times • Jan. 2, 2024

And he could still hear Hizdahr, urging his queen to try the honeyed locusts.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

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