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honeyed

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/ˈhʌniːd/ · hon-eyd

having the sweetness or quality of honey; sweet, gentle or kind.

Meanings

adjectiveliterary

having the sweetness or quality of honey; sweet, gentle or kind.

شہد جیسی مٹھاس یا خصوصیت رکھنے والا؛ میٹھا، نرم یا مہربان۔

شہدین

shahedain

Formal: شہدینی

Synonyms

sweetpleasantgentleمیٹھاخوشگوارنرم

Antonyms

bitterharshroughکڑواسختکھردرا

Common Collocations

  • honeyed words
  • honeyed tone
  • honeyed smile

Example Sentences

Her honeyed words soothed my troubled mind.

اس کے شہدین الفاظ نے میرے پرشان دماغ کو سکون دیا۔

Us ke shahedain alfaaz ne mere pareshaan dimaag ko sukoon diya.

He spoke in a honeyed tone that captivated everyone's attention.

وہ ایک شہدین لہجے میں بولتا تھا جو سب کی توجہ کو اپنی جانب متوجہ کر لیتا تھا۔

Woh aik shahedain lehje mein bolta tha jo sab ki tawajju ko apni jaanib mutwajjeh kar leta tha.

The honeyed sweetness of the poem left a lasting impression.

نظم کی شہدین مٹھاس نے ایک دیرپا اثر چھوڑا۔

Nazm ki shahedain mithaas ne aik derpa asar chhoda.

Easily Confused With

honey:Honey is the actual sweet substance produced by bees, while 'honeyed' describes something that has the qualities of honey.

Word Family

honey
nounشہد

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of honey when you think of something sweet and gentle.

A jar of honey and its golden texture.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

میری محبت کی مٹھاس کا دھیان رکھنا، تم کو ملیں گے صرف شہدین لہجے کے نغمے۔

Meri mohabbat ki mithaas ka dhyan rakhna, Tum ko milain gay sirf shahedain lehze ke naghme.

Keep in mind the sweetness of my love, You will find only songs of honeyed tones.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

نرمی میں طاقت ہے

Narmi mein taqat hai

There is strength in softness.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "hunig" — sweet substance produced by bees

First known use: 15th century

The word 'honeyed' has its roots in Old English 'hunig', referring to the sweet substance made by bees. Over time, it evolved to describe not just flavor but also sweet speech or tone.