honeyed
adjective
hon·eyed
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Definition of honeyed
1a
: made with or having honey
b
: resembling honey
2
: pleasingly sweet
her honeyed voice
Examples of honeyed in a Sentence
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Now, with financial and marketing help from its government, Georgian wine was becoming a sought-after commodity on the world stage as the country’s rustic, honeyed amber wines and fierce, spicy reds began to find an enthusiastic fan base. — Esther Mobley, SFChronicle.com, "In Sonoma, a natural winemaker looks to the Republic of Georgia for inspiration," 15 Aug. 2019 Upon each chair rested a Pendleton blanket for guests to keep (a thoughtful touch on a chilly winter's day), and floral arrangements in honeyed tones—created by Doan of A.P.—filled the room. — Tara Lamont-djite, Harper's BAZAAR, "When Megan Met Henry: A Very British Wedding in Brooklyn," 11 Mar. 2019 On the opposite end of the spectrum, Blake Lively and Beyoncé crossed over to Team Brunette, deepening their sunny blonde hues to a more honeyed shade of brown. — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, "The Celebrity Hair Transformations That Ruled 2018," 9 Dec. 2018 High Wire Lowcountry Agricole, 44% ABV, $80 for 750ml Ten months in toasted new oak emphasizes the honeyed notes in this South Carolina spirit and mellows without obscuring the funkier scents of ripe banana and nutmeg. — Matthew Kronsberg, WSJ, "‘Grass-to-Glass’ Rums: What You Need to Know," 3 Aug. 2018 Of all its enticing elements, the hook stands supreme, with a buttery vocal that matches the beat of the drum pattern just before Tamia glides off into a honeyed high note. — Billboard Staff, Billboard, "The 98 Greatest Songs of 1998: Critics' Picks," 29 May 2018 The sauce is honeyed and tomato-rich, faintly spicy, with a pinch of oregano added at the end for pungency. — Sam Sifton, New York Times, "The Corporate Delivery Pie You Secretly Love — but Better," 29 May 2018 The secrets behind her honeyed blonde shade, which appeared ever-so-slightly brightened, have yet to be confirmed. — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, "Behati Prinsloo Has the Perfect Shade of Victoria's Secret Blonde for Next Week's Show," 31 Oct. 2018 This is no mean feat for the zodiac’s original weathered badass, but all the loosening and shaking of your heart space should prepare you for these more honeyed movements of the spirit. — Bess Matassa, Teen Vogue, "Monthly Lovescopes October 2018," 3 Oct. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'honeyed.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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