Douceur
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Douceur is a noun meaning Sweetness of manner: agreeableness, gentleness.
Meaning
Sweetness of manner: agreeableness, gentleness.
More Meanings
- A sweetener: a gift offered to sweeten another's attitude, a tip or bribe.
- (UK) A tax break provided as an inducement to sell valuable items (especially art) to public collections rather than on the open market.
- (obsolete) Sweet speech: a compliment.
Example Sentences
When Dangerfield put the little roll in his hand, Irons looked suspicious and frightened, and balanced it in his palm, as if he had thoughts of chucking it from him, as though it were literally a satanic douceur. But it is hard to part with money, and Irons, though he still looked cowed and unhappy, put the money into his breeches' pocket, and he made a queer bow […]
Word Forms
- douceurs
Synonyms for douceur
Depending on context, synonyms include praise, gift, gratuity.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tip, dulcour, suavitude, sweetness, dulcor, dulciness.
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