honey-mouthed

English

adj
Definitions
  • (idiomatic) (in a positive sense) Having a sweet and smooth voice; eloquent.
  • (idiomatic) (in a negative sense) Indirect, delivering a message in a way that will make it seem more pleasant to the hearer(s); seductive, persuasive.

Etymology

Compound from English honey + English mouthed.

Origin

English

mouthed

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