honey-sweet
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of honey-sweet
before 1000; Middle English hony sweete, Old English hunig swēte
Example Sentences
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Those who grew up during the Golden Age of Disney Channel like myself have been well aware of Naomi Scott’s vocal prowess — bold yet playful and honey-sweet.
From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2026
Sometimes G was a people pleaser, offering to cook or clean for Clark in a honey-sweet voice.
From New York Times ● Nov. 29, 2022
“He added elements of bebop, swing and blues,” noted the Contra Costa Times, “into an idiosyncratic style that revolves around his dry, satiric wit and honey-sweet Southern drawl.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 15, 2016
Winchester’s songs and his slightly dusky, honey-sweet voice oozed Southern charm.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 15, 2014
When the baby was in her arms, she inched its blanket up around the cheeks against the threat of wind too cool for its honey-sweet, butter-colored face.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
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