honeyed

• Describe palabras o sonidos que son dulces, calmantes o aduladores, a menudo de un modo que puede parecer poco sincero.

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.

   meloso, almibarado

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbutteryflatteringglibingratiatingsaccharinesilkensmoothsugarysweet

   Antónimosacerbicbluntcausticcuttingharshinsinceresarcasticsharp

2. Tasting of honeyB2formal

   Having the flavor or sweetness of honey.

   Que sabe a miel

   • 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.

   Sinónimoshoneylikesugarysweetsyrupy