Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
honied
Adjective
/ˈhʌniːd/
Definition
filled with sweetness or pleasantness; often used to describe something that is sweet both in taste and in manner.
Examples
- She spoke in a honied tone that instantly put everyone at ease.
- The dessert had a honied flavor that made it irresistible.
- His honied words lulled the audience into a peaceful state.
Meaning
The term ‘honied’ describes something that has the qualities of honey, such as sweetness, gentleness, or charm. It can refer to literal sweetness, as in food, or metaphorical sweetness, such as a kind or thoughtful tone.
Synonyms
- sweet
- gentle
- kind
- soft