honeyed

• Описывает слова или звуки, которые являются сладкими, успокаивающими или льстивыми, часто таким образом, который может казаться неискренним.

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

1. C1formal

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

   Сладкий или льстивый

   • 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.

   Synonymsbutteryflatteringglibingratiatingsaccharinesilkensmoothsugarysweet

   Antonymsacerbicbluntcausticcuttingharshinsinceresarcasticsharp

2. Tasting of honeyB2formal

   Having the flavor or sweetness of honey.

   Медовый

   • 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.

   Synonymshoneylikesugarysweetsyrupy