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honied

/'hʌnid/ Cách viết khác : (honied) /'hʌnid/
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Explanation of "Honied"

Definition:
The word "honied" is an adjective that means something that is sweet like honey. It can describe a flavor, a feeling, or even a way of speaking that is very sweet or gentle.

Usage Instructions:

You can use "honied" to describe things that have a sweet quality, whether it’s actual taste, a beautiful voice, or even kind words. It is not a commonly used word in everyday conversation, but it can add a poetic or romantic touch to your language.

Examples:
  1. Simple Example:

    • "The cake was honied, making it a delight to eat." (This means the cake tasted sweet like honey.)
  2. Advanced Example:

    • "Her honied words soothed the troubled hearts of her friends." (This means her sweet and kind words comforted her friends.)
Word Variants:
  • Honey (noun): The sweet substance made by bees.
  • Honeyed (adjective): Another form of "honied" that has the same meaning.
  • Honeying (verb): The act of making something sweeter, either literally or metaphorically.
Different Meanings:
  • "Honied" can also imply something that is overly sweet or insincere in a more figurative sense, such as compliments that feel fake or exaggerated.
Synonyms:
  • Sweet
  • Sugary
  • Syrupy
  • Saccharine
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • "Sweeten the deal": To make an agreement more attractive, similar to how honey makes things sweeter.
  • "Sugarcoat": To make something unpleasant seem more pleasant, similar to how honey can mask bitterness.
Summary:

"Honied" describes something that is sweet like honey, whether it’s in taste, words, or feelings. It can be used both literally and figuratively to convey sweetness in a variety of contexts.

Adjective
  1. with honey added

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