honeyed words
Example Sentences
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Roald Dahl, who somehow resisted my honeyed words, did mention that his favorite American writer was Ed McBain, creator of the 87th Precinct police procedurals.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 22, 2022
Mr Wilson accused Mr Richmond of using "honeyed" words in his description of the protocol.
From BBC ● May 12, 2022
While the Russians and the Chinese woo Southeast Asia with honeyed words, Bishop's inflexible, chip-on-the-shoulder attitude grates on the easygoing, polite Thais.
From Time Magazine Archive
Despite the most honeyed words of Vogue and other fashion magazines, women in all U.S. cities were betraying no sudden fascination for the new clothes with longer skirts.
From Time Magazine Archive
“It was your manner of giving back the gifts that caused Hamlet’s temper to flare. Had you spoken more honeyed words, it would have awakened his ardor, not his anger,” he scolded.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
