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Definition of "honeyed" []

  • A past tense and a past participle of honey. (verb)
  • Containing, full of, or sweetened with honey. (adjective)
  • Ingratiating; sugary: honeyed words. (adjective)
  • Sweet; dulcet: a honeyed voice. (adjective)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "honeyed" in a sentence
  • "If conditions are just right, the botrytis will concentrate the sugars while leaving the acid intact, resulting in honeyed tropical-fruit flavors."
  • ""I have one more request to make," he remarked in honeyed tones."
  • "Hey, wait, the "honeyed" - "smoked" combo conjures the idea of ham, but pert-faced Breach is in no way hammy."