Honeyed: meaning, definitions and examples

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honeyed

[ ˈhʌn.id ]

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sweet taste

Having a sweet taste or flavor, like honey. Describing something that is pleasing or soothing, like honey.

Synonyms

sugary, sweet, syrupy

Examples of usage

She stirred her tea, adding a spoonful of honeyed sweetness.
The honeyed aroma of the flowers filled the room.

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smooth speech

Speaking in a smooth, soothing manner. Describing someone's voice that is melodious or pleasant to listen to.

Synonyms

melodious, smooth, soothing

Examples of usage

His honeyed words convinced her to change her mind.
The singer's honeyed voice captivated the audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "honeyed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 melado

🇮🇳 मधुर

🇩🇪 honigsüß

🇮🇩 manis

🇺🇦 солодкий

🇵🇱 miodowy

🇯🇵 蜂蜜のように甘い

🇫🇷 mielleux

🇪🇸 meloso

🇹🇷 ballı

🇰🇷 꿀 같은

🇸🇦 مُحَلَّى بالعسل

🇨🇿 medový

🇸🇰 medový

🇨🇳 甜蜜的

🇸🇮 meden

🇮🇸 hunangssætur

🇰🇿 балдай

🇬🇪 თაფლიანი

🇦🇿 ballı

🇲🇽 meloso

Word origin

The word 'honeyed' originated from the Middle English word 'hunied', which was derived from the Old English word 'hunig'. Honey has long been associated with sweetness and pleasure, leading to the use of 'honeyed' to describe anything that is sweet, soothing, or pleasing.

See also: honey, honeybee, honeydew, honeyedness.