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dulcet
[ duhl-sit ]
adjective
- pleasant to the ear; melodious:
the dulcet tones of the cello.
Synonyms: mellifluous, tuneful, musical
- pleasant or agreeable to the eye or the feelings; soothing.
- Archaic. sweet to the taste or smell.
noun
- an organ stop resembling the dulciana but an octave higher.
dulcet
/ ˈdʌlsɪt /
adjective
- (of a sound) soothing or pleasant; sweet
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Derived Forms
- ˈdulcetness, noun
- ˈdulcetly, adverb
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Other Words From
- dulcet·ly adverb
- dulcet·ness noun
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of dulcet1
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Example Sentences
Songbirds get a lot of love for their dulcet tones, but drummers may start to steal some of that spotlight.
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.
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.
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.
There one listened to the full, swelling chords of the organ; here to the soft, dulcet, silvery notes of the violin.
When presently he heard his name pronounced in dulcet tones, he looked up with his most unapproachable air.
Ever and anon the dulcet murmur of gurgling streams broke gently on the ear.
Nay more, illusion now doth bear to me The sweetest sounds of dulcet harmony, Music and voice combine:— O solitude!
Nisida.While on the instant Dulcet voices soft and tender Issue from the cave's abysses.
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