honeyed

• Se dit de paroles ou de sons doux, apaisants ou flatteurs, souvent de manière qui peut sembler peu sincère.

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.

   Mielleux

   • 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.

   Synonymesbutteryflatteringglibingratiatingsaccharinesilkensmoothsugarysweet

   Antonymesacerbicbluntcausticcuttingharshinsinceresarcasticsharp

2. Tasting of honeyB2formal

   Having the flavor or sweetness of honey.

   qui a le goût du 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.

   Synonymeshoneylikesugarysweetsyrupy