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dul⋅cet
/ˈdʌlsɪt/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [duhl-sit] Show IPA
-adjective
1. pleasant to the ear; melodious: the dulcet tones of the cello.
2. pleasant or agreeable to the eye or the feelings; soothing.
3. Archaic. sweet to the taste or smell.
-noun
4. an organ stop resembling the dulciana but an octave higher.
Origin:
1350-1400; obs. dulce (< L, neut. of dulcis sweet) + -et; r. ME doucet < MF; see douce
Related forms:
dul⋅cet⋅ly, adverb
dul⋅cet⋅ness, noun
Synonyms:
1. musical, tuneful, mellifluous, sweet-sounding.
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How do you spell delicite?
The likely word is delicate (fine in detail, or fragile).A similar word is dulcet, meaning sweet in nature.
How do you put dulcet in a sentence?
The dulcet tones of a cello
How do you use the word dulcet in a sentence?
Dulcet MEANS- pleasing (to the ear) - sweet sounding - melodious - harmonious - agreeableUSAGEThe dulcet sounds of the birds at dawn were soon drowned out by the roar of traffic in the city.University of World Music Academy, has bestowed (honoured) doctorate to our dulcet music composer A.R. Rahman. *Once upon a time, Saravanan Sivaji was a political campaigner who could hypnotize an audience with sweet words and dulcet tones.with regards, SARAVANAN SIVAJI* Another contributor disputes that this is a correct usage.
What word means soft soothing melodious?
Dulcet means soft, soothing, melodious
How do you dulcet in a sentence?
The dulcet tones of that lone violin drew swarms of tourists to the cafe.
Can you give a Sentence for dulcet?
Together with the dulcet tones of Jacqui, they made a really sweet noise.
What rhymes with Capulets?
amuletsduet, epithet, cruet, minuet, dulcet
What can you spell with the letters ledtuc?
"Dulcet"
What is an antonym for raucous?
soft, dulcet
What word is similar or has the same meaning as soft?
Cushioned, doughy, downy, malleable, squishy, faint, temperate, subdued, mild, quiet, dulcet, compassionate, kindly, gracious, indulgent, fat, flaccid, weak, out of shape, stupid, daft, foolish...
What actors and actresses appeared in Dulcet Conversation - 2009?
The cast of Dulcet Conversation - 2009 includes: Matthew Pourviseh as Man in Black
How do you spell dolce?
That is the correct spelling of the Italian word for "sweet", dolce. (DOHL-chay)The related word in English is dulcet, referring to a "sweet" (pleasant) sound or tone.
