English Explanatory Dictionary

dulcet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Sweet, especially when describing voice or tones; melodious.
  2. Generally pleasing; agreeable.
  3. Sweet to the taste.

Pronunciation

/ˈdʌl.sɪt/ /ˈdʌl.sət/ En-us-dulcet.ogg

Word forms

dulcet

Etymology

From Middle English doucet, from Old French doucet, from dulz, dulce (“sweet, pleasant”) + diminutive -et, from Latin dulcis (“sweet, pleasant”). Cognate with Spanish dulce, French doux, Italian dolce, Portuguese doce, and Romanian dulce. Doublet of dolcetto and doucet.

Synonyms

birdsweet mellifluous agreeable soothing sugary sweet

Related words

billet-doux dolce far niente dolce vita dulciana dulcify dulcimer dulcinea edulcorate

Derived words

dulcetly
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