honey
/ˈhʌni/
verb
- To sweeten or coat with honey.
- They honeyed the nuts to make a sweet snack.
- The recipe says to honey the ham for extra flavor.
- She honeyed the bread before baking it.
- To speak sweetly or flatteringly to someone, often to persuade them.
- He tried to honey his boss into giving him a raise.
- Stop honeying me and tell me what you really want.
- She honeyed her words to get permission to leave early.
adjective
- Of or resembling honey; sweet or golden in color.
- She has beautiful honey hair that shines in the sun.
- The honey glow of the sunset filled the sky.
- He spoke in a honey voice that calmed everyone down.
noun
- A sweet, sticky, golden liquid made by bees from flower nectar, used as food.
- The farmer sold jars of fresh honey at the market.
- I like to put honey in my tea instead of sugar.
- Bees work hard all summer to produce honey for the hive.
- A term of endearment used to address someone you love or care about.
- Good morning, honey. Did you sleep well?
- Honey, can you help me carry these groceries?
- Don't worry, honey, everything will be okay.
- Something that is excellent or very pleasing.
- That new song is a real honey.
- He scored a honey of a goal in the final minute.
- This car is a honey — it runs perfectly.
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