| 释义 |
ˈhoney-mouthed, a.
Sweet or soft in speech: often implying insincerity. (Cf. mealy-mouthed.)
1539Latimer Serm. & Rem. (Parker Soc.) 413, I like not these honey-mouthed men, when I do see no acts nor deeds according to their words. 1611Shakes. Wint. T. ii. ii. 33 If I proue hony-mouth'd, let my tongue blister. |