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honeyed

/ˈhʌn.id/

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adjective

C2formalcommon/ˈhʌn.id/

Describes words or sounds that are sweet, soothing, or flattering, often in a way that may seem insincere.

ruОписывает слова или звуки, которые являются сладкими, успокаивающими или льстивыми, часто таким образом, который может казаться неискренним.esDescribe palabras o sonidos que son dulces, calmantes o aduladores, a menudo de un modo que puede parecer poco sincero.frSe dit de paroles ou de sons doux, apaisants ou flatteurs, souvent de manière qui peut sembler peu sincère.deBeschreibt Worte oder Stimmen, die süß, beruhigend oder schmeichelnd klingen, oft auf eine Weise, die unaufrichtig wirken kann.ptDescreve palavras, voz ou sons que são doces, suaves e agradáveis, muitas vezes de forma exagerada ou bajuladora, podendo soar pouco sinceros.zh形容言辞或声音甜美、令人安慰或谄媚,常常显得不真诚。arيصف الكلام أو الصوت أو الأسلوب الذي يبدو عذبًا سلسًا مستلطفًا، وقد يكون مبالغًا في التملق أو الرياء بحيث يثير الشك في صدقه.

  1. Sweet or flattering C1 formal

    Pleasantly sweet or flattering in tone or manner, often excessively so.

    • She spoke in honeyed tones to calm the angry customer.
    • His honeyed words were meant to win her trust.
    • The politician's honeyed promises were soon forgotten.

    ruСладкий или льстивыйesmeloso, almibaradofrMielleuxdeSüß oder schmeichelndptDoce ou bajuladorzh甜言蜜语的arحلو أو متملق

    Synonyms: butteryflatteringglibingratiatingsaccharinesilkensmoothsugarysweet

    Antonyms: acerbicbluntcausticcuttingharshinsinceresarcasticsharp

  2. Tasting of honey B2 formal

    Having the flavor or sweetness of honey.

    • The tea had a honeyed sweetness from the added syrup.
    • The honeyed wine was served at the banquet.
    • She enjoyed the honeyed taste of the ripe figs.

    ruМедовыйesQue sabe a mielfrqui a le goût du mieldehonigsüßptMeladozh蜂蜜味的arعَسَليّ

    Synonyms: honeylikesugarysweetsyrupy

  • more honeyed comparative form
  • most honeyed superlative form