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- [huhn-eed]
- /ˈhʌn id/
- /ˈhʌn.id/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [huhn-eed]
- /ˈhʌn id/
Definitions of honeyed word
- adjective honeyed of, like, or pertaining to honey; sweet. 1
- adjective honeyed containing honey or flavored or sweetened with honey. 1
- noun plural honeyed a sweet, viscid fluid produced by bees from the nectar collected from flowers, and stored in nests or hives as food. 1
- noun plural honeyed this substance as used in cooking or as a spread or sweetener. 1
- noun plural honeyed the nectar of flowers. 1
- noun plural honeyed any of various similarly sweet, viscid products produced by insects or in other ways. 1
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Origin of honeyed
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
First recorded in 1325-75, honeyed is from the Middle English word honyede. See honey, -ed3
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Parts of speech for Honeyed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
honeyed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
honeyed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for honeyed
adj honeyed
- flattering — to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.
- ingratiating — charming; agreeable; pleasing.
- dulcet — pleasant to the ear; melodious: the dulcet tones of the cello.
- sugary — of, containing, or resembling sugar.
- cajoling — Present participle of cajole.
adjective honeyed
- cloying — You use cloying to describe something that you find unpleasant because it is much too sweet, or too sentimental.
- pleasing — giving pleasure; agreeable; gratifying: a pleasing performance.
- fawning — a young deer, especially an unweaned one.
- soothing — that soothes: a soothing voice.
- persuasive — able, fitted, or intended to persuade: a very persuasive argument.
Antonyms for honeyed
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