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honeyed

adjective

hon·​eyed ˈhə-nēd How to pronounce honeyed (audio)
1
a
: made with or having honey
b
: resembling honey
2
: pleasingly sweet
her honeyed voice

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The subtle honeyed note of an Auslese, or late-harvest Riesling, can lend contrast to even the most robust and full-flavored of winter fare, fatty meats like pork chops, or Asian soups rich with umami and soy sauce, Kwon says. Anna Lee C. Iijima, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Nov. 2025 Her honeyed yet striking vocals took center stage, weaving through orchestral accompaniment heavy on violins. Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 17 Nov. 2025 Beeswax candles add a handmade touch and a subtle honeyed scent. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2025 Flowers are woolly purple wands, nicely complemented by gray-green foliage that has a delightfully honeyed fragrance. Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for honeyed

Word History

First Known Use

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of honeyed was in the 14th century

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“Honeyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honeyed. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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