Meaning & use
honeyed
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Sweet, flattering, or soothing in tone, often suggesting an attempt to charm or persuade.
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He tried to win her back with honeyed words and empty promises.
The salesman's honeyed voice made even the overpriced deal sound irresistible.
A note on using this word
Literally, "honeyed" can also describe food coated or sweetened with honey, but it is most often used figuratively to describe insincere charm.
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2. adjective
Coated, sweetened, or preserved with honey.
The bakery sells honeyed almonds during the holiday season.
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