What does dulcet mean?
Dulcet means Sweet, especially when describing voice or tones; melodious..
Dulcet
/ˈdʌl.sɪt/ · adjective
Meaning
Sweet, especially when describing voice or tones; melodious..
Definitions by Sense
- Sweet, especially when describing voice or tones; melodious.
- Generally pleasing; agreeable.
- (archaic) Sweet to the taste.
Example Sentences
Matthew "MattKC" Wong (actor) (2024), 6s from the start, in I ported THOUSANDS of apps to Windows 95: “Ah, yes, the dulcet tones of Windows 95.”
Her name was Michaela, but the men called her filthy things in dulcet, ingratiating voices, and she giggled with childish joy because she understood no English and thought they were flattering her and making harmless jokes.
[…]for drink the Grape / She crushes, inoffensive must, and meads / From many a berry, and from sweet kernels prest / She tempers dulcet creams[…]
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for dulcet?
Common synonyms include birdsweet, mellifluous, agreeable, soothing.
What is the opposite of dulcet?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use dulcet in a sentence?
Matthew "MattKC" Wong (actor) (2024), 6s from the start, in I ported THOUSANDS of apps to Windows 95: “Ah, yes, the dulcet tones of Windows 95.”
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