Dulcet: meaning, definitions and examples
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dulcet
[ หdสlsษชt ]
sound quality
Dulcet refers to a sound that is sweet and soothing to hear. It is often used to describe musical notes or voices that provide pleasure and calmness.
Synonyms
harmonious, melodious, sweet-sounding
Examples of usage
- Her dulcet voice filled the room with warmth.
- The dulcet melodies of the piano lulled the audience to sleep.
- They enjoyed the dulcet sounds of nature during their hike.
Translations
Translations of the word "dulcet" in other languages:
๐ต๐น suave
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคงเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช schmeichelnd
๐ฎ๐ฉ manis
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะปะพะดะบะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ sลodki
๐ฏ๐ต ็็พใช
๐ซ๐ท doux
๐ช๐ธ dulce
๐น๐ท tatlฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฌ์ฝคํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญูู
๐จ๐ฟ sladkรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ sladkรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็็พ็
๐ธ๐ฎ sladek
๐ฎ๐ธ sรฆtur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดำะผะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แขแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลirin
๐ฒ๐ฝ dulce
Etymology
The word 'dulcet' originates from the Latin word 'dulcis', meaning sweet. In Middle English, it was borrowed from the Old French 'dulcet', which retained the same meaning. Initially, it was used more broadly to describe anything that was sweet or pleasing, but over time, its usage narrowed specifically to refer to sounds. The evolution of the term reflects a cultural appreciation for aesthetics, particularly in art and music, where sweetness in sound is highly valued. By the 15th century, 'dulcet' was firmly established in the English language, often invoked in poetry and literature to evoke a sense of tranquility or beauty.