Dulcet

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈdÊŒl.sɪt/, /ˈdÊŒl.sÉ™t/

Origin

From Old French doucet, from dulz, dulce ("sweet, pleasant") + diminutive -et, from Latin dulcis ("sweet, pleasant").

Adjective

adjective

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

Synonyms

• (generally pleasing) agreeable, soothing
• (sweet to the taste) sugary, sweet