honeyed words
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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
Assembly to honeyed words mixed with his usual vinegary fare.
From Time Magazine Archive
For those not in his power whom he hoped to win as allies, Napoleon had more honeyed words.
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
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