Dulcet: meaning, definitions and examples

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dulcet

 

[ หˆdสŒlsษชt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น suave

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคงเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schmeichelnd

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ manis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพะปะพะดะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sล‚odki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็”˜็พŽใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท doux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dulce

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tatlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ฌ์ฝคํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู„ูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sladkรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sladkรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”œ็พŽ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sladek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรฆtur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดำ™ะผะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ™แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸirin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,537 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.