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honeyed emission

[ˈhʌnid ɪˈmɪʃən]
nounpl: honeyed emissions
emissão melíflua
1. A sweet, dulcet, or pleasant-sounding utterance, speech, or sound; often used to describe persuasive or flattering words delivered in a smooth manner
The politician's honeyed emission failed to convince the skeptical voters.
A emissão melíflua do político não conseguiu convencer os eleitores céticos.
2. In rhetoric, words or statements that are melodiously or seductively expressed, often with underlying insincerity
Her honeyed emissions masked her true intentions.
Suas emissões melífuas ocultavam suas verdadeiras intenções.
NYC Slang
sweet talk, smooth operator move
Synonyms
honeyed wordsmellifluous utterancedulcet speechsweet talkhoneyed tongue
Antonyms
harsh utteranceabrasive speechblunt wordscaustic remarks

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
emissão melíflua
Standard usage for smooth, flattering speech
Portugal
discurso melifluo
More formal; may also use 'palavras doces'

Related Idioms & Phrases

honeyed words butter no parsnips
honey-tongued speech
mellifluous tones
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