dulcet

American  

[duhl-sit] / ˈdʌl sɪt /

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.

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noun

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

dulcet British  

/ ˈdʌlsɪt /

adjective

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

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Other Word Forms

• dulcetly adverb
• dulcetness noun

Etymology

Origin of dulcet

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

Example Sentences

But I’m gonna throw on the guitarist/composer Jeff Parker’s dulcet, winning “Max Brown.”

From New York Times • Jul. 5, 2023

Then, the dulcet tones of the nanny reading a book.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2023

In director Baz Lurhmann’s 2022 biopic, Butler took on many of Presley’s iconic qualities — his signature dark pompadour, an energetic stage presence and the singer’s deep, dulcet voice.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2023

Lot of raisins, dulcet plum and dry fruits, with caramel on the finish.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 15, 2022

A dulcet chorus of voices suddenly rose from the inside of the tent, beautiful and harmonic.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray