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Meaning of honey
The primary meaning of the word "honey" refers to a sweet, viscous fluid produced by bees from the nectar of flowers.
Etymology of honey
The word "honey" has its roots in Old English "hunig", which is derived from Proto-Germanic "hunagiz" and Proto-Indo-European "kneid-", both referring to a sweet, viscous fluid.
The term has been used in English since the 9th century to refer to the sweet substance produced by bees.
Over time, the word "honey" has also taken on a figurative meaning as a term of endearment.
Synonyms
sweetie
darling
sweetheart
love
dear
beloved
sugar
moll
baby
pet
sweetheart
lovely
adorable
charming
captivating
enchanting
alluring
appealing
attractive
enticing
beguiling
bewitching
charming
delightful
divine
heavenly
luscious
scrumptious
delectable
tasty
appetizing
savory
ambrosial
nectarious
syrupy
golden
sticky
viscous
saccharine
endearing
cherished
treasured
prized
valued
precious
darling
sweet
cute
lovely
gorgeous
handsome
beautiful
stunning
resplendent
ravishing
irresistible
winsome
winsome
captivating
fascinating
intriguing
charming
mesmerizing
spellbinding
Definitions
- A sweet, viscous fluid produced by bees from the nectar of flowers, used as a sweetener and in cooking.
- A term of endearment used to address a loved one, similar to "darling" or "sweetheart".
- A thing or person that is much loved or delighted in.
Usage Examples
- The bees produced a large amount of honey in the summer months.
- She called her boyfriend "honey" because she loved him so much.
- The honey was used to sweeten the tea and make it more palatable.
Antonyms
bitterness
sourness
acidity
astringency
unpleasantness
disagreeableness
nastiness
ugliness
unattractiveness
repulsiveness
offensiveness
coarseness
crudeness
harshness
bitterness
rancor
gall
venom
malice
spite
hate
detestation
abhorrence
loathing
aversion
distaste
dislike
disaffection