honeyed

adjective
hon·​eyed | \ ˈhə-nēd How to pronounce honeyed (audio) \

Definition of honeyed

1a : made with or having honey
b : resembling honey
2 : pleasingly sweet her honeyed voice

Examples of honeyed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Roald Dahl, who somehow resisted my honeyed words, did mention that his favorite American writer was Ed McBain, creator of the 87th Precinct police procedurals. Michael Dirda, Washington Post, 22 Sep. 2022 To my left, the window projects a rectangle of honeyed April light onto the floor. Lesley Finn, Longreads, 7 July 2022 The Yellow Chartreuse with its honeyed complexity imitates the lingering natural sweetness of the agave nectar, and the juicy bittersweet orange from the Aperol takes the role of the Cointreau, all atop a subtle smoky backbone. Jason O'bryan, Robb Report, 16 July 2022 Model Josephine Skriver embodied the spirit (and fun!) of change, parting ways with about six inches of her honeyed brunette in favor of a chic crop, while Lou Doillon's baby bump (and short cherried manicure) enjoyed a Roman respite. Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 22 May 2022 The Academy had rebranded it the Golden Hour, after the late-afternoon span that gives filmmakers the honeyed light of the setting sun. Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2022 As the sun sank, diffuse clouds filtered the honeyed desert light until the world around me felt like a dream. Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 5 July 2020 The pop feel of the song blended a fast beat with honeyed vocals, combining all kinds of genres and eras stretching back to the Shibuya-kei days. Billboard Japan, Billboard, 6 May 2022 Try linden, chrysanthemum, and elderflower for a naturally honeyed and floral cup. Max Falkowitz, Bon Appétit, 5 May 2022 See More

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First Known Use of honeyed

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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Last Updated

14 Oct 2022

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“Honeyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honeyed. Accessed 21 Oct. 2022.

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