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

• ˈdulcetly, adverb
• ˈdulcetness, noun

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

Songbirds get a lot of love for their dulcet tones, but drummers may start to steal some of that spotlight.

From Science News

Audiobook mode successfully isolates the dulcet tones of Jim Dale, who you might recognize as the reader of the Harry Potter series, though the audio can get a little muddy if you are listening to a music- or sound design-heavy podcast.

From Popular-Science

It’s worth noting that dynamic mics often have a warmer sound, which is one reason radio broadcasters deliver their schtick in such dulcet tones.

From Popular-Science

Singer-songwriter Seori’s dulcet tone adds a smoothness to the track, rounding the rough edges from the voices of TXT members.

From Time

Plan your visit to this mini chain of three islets for any other time of year, unless you enjoy dodging poop missiles while accompanied by the dulcet tones of incessant squawking.

From Outside Online

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

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