ˈhoney-tongued, a.
Speaking sweetly, softly, or winningly; mellifluous; using honeyed discourses.
| 1588 Shakes. L.L.L. v. ii. 334 Pay him the dutie of honie-tongued Boyet. 1598 F. Meres Pallad. Tamia ii. 281 b, The sweete wittie soule of Ouid liues in mellifluous and hony-tongued Shakespeare. 1861 J. Ruffini Dr. Antonio vi, I hate honey-tongued people. |