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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But worked into a pastry cream filling, the sweet, honeyed flavor blooms beautifully to create something thrilling and memorable. Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025 With her trademark sass, honeyed vocals, and of course, an extra layer of twang, Carpenter seemed right at home in the Opry's storied circle. Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Oct. 2025 Hailing from South East London, the 24-year-old introduced herself voice first — scratchy but honeyed, and impossible to ignore. Thania Garcia, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025 What one longed to know was what Redford, a smart and reflective soul, made of such honeyed flattery. Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 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 20 Oct. 2025.

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