dulcet
Say it: DUL-sit /ˈdʌlsɪt/ · adjective
What “dulcet” means
Sweet and soothing to hear.
More precisely: Sweet and soothing to hear, often used playfully.
Example: “I was woken by the dulcet tones of a leaf blower at 7 a.m.”
When to use it
For pleasant sounds, often playfully in 'dulcet tones' when the sound is actually annoying.
Similar words
sweet, melodious, soothing
Where it comes from
Old French doucet, from Latin dulcis 'sweet'.
Quick check
A gentle lullaby settles a restless baby, its soft notes soothing everyone nearby. How would you describe its tones?
dulcet or shrill?
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dulcet
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