dulcet
pleasant to the ear; melodious: the dulcet tones of the cello.
pleasant or agreeable to the eye or the feelings; soothing.
Archaic. sweet to the taste or smell.
an organ stop resembling the dulciana but an octave higher.
Origin of dulcet
1Other words for dulcet
1 | musical, tuneful, mellifluous, sweet-sounding |
Other words from dulcet
- dul·cet·ly, adverb
- dul·cet·ness, noun
Words Nearby dulcet
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How to use dulcet in a sentence
Songbirds get a lot of love for their dulcet tones, but drummers may start to steal some of that spotlight.
Drumming woodpeckers use similar brain regions as songbirds | Darren Incorvaia | September 20, 2022 | Science NewsAudiobook 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.
The best budget Bluetooth speakers to drop the bass without dropping much cash | Carsen Joenk | February 4, 2022 | Popular-ScienceIt’s worth noting that dynamic mics often have a warmer sound, which is one reason radio broadcasters deliver their schtick in such dulcet tones.
Singer-songwriter Seori’s dulcet tone adds a smoothness to the track, rounding the rough edges from the voices of TXT members.
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.
The Ultimate Channel Islands National Park Travel Guide | Shawnté Salabert | June 23, 2021 | Outside Online
There one listened to the full, swelling chords of the organ; here to the soft, dulcet, silvery notes of the violin.
The History of Modern Painting, Volume 1 (of 4) | Richard MutherWhen presently he heard his name pronounced in dulcet tones, he looked up with his most unapproachable air.
Flaming June | Mrs. George de Horne VaizeyEver and anon the dulcet murmur of gurgling streams broke gently on the ear.
A Daughter of the Union | Lucy Foster MadisonNay more, illusion now doth bear to me The sweetest sounds of dulcet harmony, Music and voice combine:— O solitude!
The Two Lovers of Heaven: Chrysanthus and Daria | Pedro Calderon de la BarcaNisida.While on the instant dulcet voices soft and tender Issue from the cave's abysses.
The Two Lovers of Heaven: Chrysanthus and Daria | Pedro Calderon de la Barca
British Dictionary definitions for dulcet
/ (ˈdʌlsɪt) /
(of a sound) soothing or pleasant; sweet
Origin of dulcet
1Derived forms of dulcet
- dulcetly, adverb
- dulcetness, noun
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