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dulcet
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dul·cet  (dlst)
adj.
1.
a. Pleasing to the ear; melodious.
b. Having a soothing, agreeable quality.
2. Archaic Sweet to the taste.

[Alteration (influenced by Latin dulcis) of Middle English doucet, from Old French, diminutive of douce, feminine of doux, sweet, from Latin dulcis.]

dulcet·ly adv.

dulcet [dull-sit]
Adjective
(of a sound) soothing or pleasant: she smiled and, in dulcet tones, told me I would be next [Latin dulcis sweet]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.dulcet - extremely pleasant in a gentle way; "the most dulcet swimming on the most beautiful and remote beaches"
pleasant - affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings; "we had a pleasant evening together"; "a pleasant scene"; "pleasant sensations"
2.dulcet - pleasing to the ear; "the dulcet tones of the cello"
melodic, melodious, musical - containing or constituting or characterized by pleasing melody; "the melodious song of a meadowlark"

dulcet


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