sweet whispers of love; lovers' whispers; sweet nothings
A poetic, somewhat literary term for intimate, affectionate talk between lovers. Often interchangeable with 睦言 (むつごと), which is more common.
See also: 睦言 (むつごと)
The two exchanged sweet whispers of love until late at night.
He whispers sweet nothings into her ear.
honeyed words; flattery
honeyed words; flattery
Compound of 蜜 (honey, sweetness) and 語 (word, language), literally 'honeyed words'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the spelling is conventionally associated with sweet, affectionate speech.