dulcet

[ duhl-sit ]

adjective

1. pleasant to the ear; melodious:

   the dulcet tones of the cello.

   Synonyms: mellifluous, tuneful, musical

2. pleasant or agreeable to the eye or the feelings; soothing.
3. Archaic. sweet to the taste or smell.

noun

1. an organ stop resembling the dulciana but an octave higher.

dulcet

/ ˈdʌlsɪt /

adjective

1. (of a sound) soothing or pleasant; sweet

Derived Forms

• ˈdulcetness, noun
• ˈdulcetly, adverb

Other Words From

• dulcet·ly adverb
• dulcet·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of dulcet¹

1350–1400; obsolete dulce (< Latin, neuter of dulcis sweet) + -et; replacing Middle English doucet < Middle French; douce

Word History and Origins

Origin of dulcet¹

C14: from Latin dulcis sweet

Example Sentences

There one listened to the full, swelling chords of the organ; here to the soft, dulcet, silvery notes of the violin.

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When presently he heard his name pronounced in dulcet tones, he looked up with his most unapproachable air.

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Ever and anon the dulcet murmur of gurgling streams broke gently on the ear.

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Nay more, illusion now doth bear to me The sweetest sounds of dulcet harmony, Music and voice combine:— O solitude!

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Nisida.While on the instant Dulcet voices soft and tender Issue from the cave's abysses.

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