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honeyed

American  
[huhn-eed] / ˈhʌn id /
Or honied

adjective

  1. containing, consisting of, or resembling honey.

    honeyed drinks.

  2. flattering or ingratiating.

    honeyed words.

  3. pleasantly soft; dulcet or mellifluous.

    honeyed tones.


honeyed British  
/ ˈhʌnɪd /

adjective

  1. flattering or soothing

  2. made sweet or agreeable

    honeyed words

  3. of, full of, or resembling honey

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of honeyed

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


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On a recent evening, from a seat at the restaurant’s fluted blonde-wood bar, I watched as a blaze of honeyed light poured through a wall of windows overlooking sloping vineyards and the Appalachian foothills.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026

They burst into action with an explosion of pyrotechnics and fireworks with Hooligan, which showcased their trademark blend of honeyed harmonies and crisp rap verses.

From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026

Think clusters of honeyed oats, a handful of nuts, a whisper of cinnamon or maple, a pinch of sea salt.

From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2025

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

“You are a pretty human,” she said, voice dripping with honeyed flattery.

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