First Known Use: 14th century
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dulcet
adjective dul·cet \ˈdəl-sət\
: pleasant to hear
Full Definition of DULCET
1
: sweet to the taste
2
: pleasing to the ear <dulcet tones>
3
: generally pleasing or agreeable <a dulcet smile>
— dul·cet·ly adverb
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Origin of DULCET
Middle English doucet, from Anglo-French, from duz, douz sweet, from Latin dulcis; perhaps akin to Greek glykys sweet
Related to DULCET
- Synonyms
- agreeable, blessed (also blest), congenial, darling, delectable, delicious, delightful, delightsome, dreamy, pleasant, enjoyable, felicitous, good, grateful, gratifying, heavenly, jolly, luscious, nice, palatable, pleasing, pleasurable, pretty, satisfying, savory (also savoury), sweet, tasty, welcome
- Antonyms
- disagreeable, pleasureless, unpalatable, unpleasant, unwelcome
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