honeyed
Americanadjective
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containing, consisting of, or resembling honey.
honeyed drinks.
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flattering or ingratiating.
honeyed words.
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pleasantly soft; dulcet or mellifluous.
honeyed tones.
adjective
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flattering or soothing
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made sweet or agreeable
honeyed words
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of, full of, or resembling honey
Other Word Forms
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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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
Creamy, with a sweetness that flirted between honeyed custard and the milk leftover at the end end of a bowl of Cheerio’s — decadent, strange and oddly comforting.
From Salon ● Aug. 24, 2025
And not just catchy phrases: The “nameless” attracts thousands of followers on Instagram with honeyed images and all the proper wellness hashtags.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 12, 2025
Then came lamprey pie, honeyed ham, buttered carrots, white beans and bacon, and roast swan stuffed with mushrooms and oysters.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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