Honeyed

Pronunciation: /ˈhʌniˌd/

Definitions of honeyed

adjective having the quality or flavor of honey; sweet or soothing

Example Sentences

A1 She stirred the honeyed tea with a spoon.

A2 The bakery sold honeyed pastries that were delicious.

B1 The singer's honeyed voice captivated the audience.

B2 The diplomat used honeyed words to smooth over the tense situation.

C1 The politician's honeyed promises were met with skepticism by the public.

C2 The author's prose was filled with honeyed descriptions that painted a vivid picture.

Examples of honeyed in a Sentence

formal The honeyed tones of the violinist filled the concert hall with warmth and beauty.

informal I love adding a spoonful of honeyed syrup to my morning tea for a sweet kick.

slang That new song has some seriously honeyed vocals, I can't stop listening to it.

figurative Her honeyed words may sound sweet, but be cautious of her true intentions.

Grammatical Forms of honeyed

• past tense: honeyed
• plural: honeyed
• comparative: more honeyed
• superlative: most honeyed
• present tense: honey
• future tense: will honey
• perfect tense: have honeyed
• continuous tense: is honeying
• singular: honeyed
• positive degree: honeyed
• infinitive: to honey
• gerund: honeying
• participle: honeyed

Origin and Evolution of honeyed

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'honeyed' originated from the Old English word 'hunig', which means honey.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'honeyed' evolved to describe something sweet, pleasant, or soothing, similar to the qualities of honey itself.