honeyed

or hon·ied

[ huhn-eed ]

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

/ ˈhʌnɪd /

adjective

1. flattering or soothing
2. made sweet or agreeable

   honeyed words

3. of, full of, or resembling honey

Derived Forms

• ˈhoneyedly, adverb

Other Words From

• honeyed·ly adverb
• honeyed·ness noun
• un·honeyed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of honeyed¹

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

Example Sentences

When the kiss happens, the boy spins the girl; the bright globes blur into honeyed sparkles.

From Salon

Known for her dusky middle register and soaring, agile upper range, her vocals have been called “radiant,” “alluring,” “honeyed,” and like “plush velvet”.

From BBC

“All of my dreams came true, the bigger the ocean, the deeper the blue / Call me a model, an actress, whatever,” she sings with her honeyed lilt.

From Los Angeles Times

Rio Uribe tries not to let himself slip into the honeyed molasses of nostalgia.

From Los Angeles Times

Beekeepers swarmed to the scene to help police collect the honeyed insects.

From Washington Times