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
There were hints from the Administration last week that the President may be willing to accompany his honeyed words to critics with substantive compromises on the policies that are arousing public worry.
From Time Magazine Archive
During some 40 years of turbulent married life, Carlyle gradually diluted these honeyed words with wormwood.
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
