1. present participle of honey; to sweeten or coat with honey
Usage: often used in cooking and food preparation
2. present participle of honey; to speak to someone in a sweet or flattering manner
Usage: informal

Examples

• She was honeying the ham before baking it in the oven.
• The baker enjoyed honeying the pastries with a light glaze.
• He was honeying his words to convince her to agree with his plan.
• They were honeying up to the new manager to make a good impression.
• The recipe called for honeying the tea to enhance its flavor.