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- [duhl-sit]
- /ˈdʌl sɪt/
- /ˈdʌl.sət/
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- [duhl-sit]
- /ˈdʌl sɪt/
Definitions of dulcet word
- adjective dulcet pleasant to the ear; melodious: the dulcet tones of the cello. 1
- adjective dulcet pleasant or agreeable to the eye or the feelings; soothing. 1
- adjective dulcet Archaic. sweet to the taste or smell. 1
- noun dulcet an organ stop resembling the dulciana but an octave higher. 1
- noun dulcet (especially of sound) sweet and soothing (often used ironically). 1
- adjective dulcet sweetly musical 1
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Origin of dulcet
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; obsolete dulce (< Latin, neuter of dulcis sweet) + -et; replacing Middle English doucet < Middle French; see douce
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Parts of speech for Dulcet
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dulcet popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
dulcet usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dulcet
adj dulcet
- agreeable — If something is agreeable, it is pleasant and you enjoy it.
- musical — of, relating to, or producing music: a musical instrument.
- pleasurable — such as to give pleasure; enjoyable; agreeable; pleasant: a pleasurable experience.
- sweet — having the taste or flavor characteristic of sugar, honey, etc.
- melodious — of the nature of or characterized by melody; tuneful.
adjective dulcet
- melodic — melodious.
- honeyed — of, like, or pertaining to honey; sweet.
- soothing — that soothes: a soothing voice.
- pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
- soft — yielding readily to touch or pressure; easily penetrated, divided, or changed in shape; not hard or stiff: a soft pillow.
Antonyms for dulcet
adjective dulcet
- harsh — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.
Top questions with dulcet
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