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
For those not in his power whom he hoped to win as allies, Napoleon had more honeyed words.
From Time Magazine Archive
A report said the British, after their first attack, had attempted to woo French colonial administrators with honeyed words and attractive trade agreements.
From Time Magazine Archive
For a terrible moment, she could understand how even a goddess, even an eternal maiden like Artemis, might fall for Orion’s honeyed words.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
