honey

/ˈhʌni/
verb
  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.