dulcet

Speech parts

1. dulcet - Adjective

2. dulcet - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Sweet to the taste; luscious.

Sweet to the ear; melodious; harmonious.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

sweet honeyed mellifluous mellisonant jolly polyphonic good rhythmic symphonic sweetish musical liquid rich soft smooth

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Antonyms

poor offensive harsh inferior unpleasant sour

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Related terms

dulcinea dulcimer dulcify edulcorate dulciana dolce vita

Phrases with the word

in a dulcet tone

Examples

Across the margent of the world I fled, And troubled the gold gateways of the stars, Smiting for shelter on their clangèd bars: Fretted to dulcet jars And silvern chatter the pale ports o' the moon. Francis Thompson

I know of only two painters in the world,' said a newly introduced feminine enthusiast to Whistler, 'yourself and Velasquez.' 'Why,' answered Whistler in dulcet tones, 'why drag in Velasquez? James McNeill Whistler

the dulcet tones of the cello Source: Internet

the most dulcet swimming on the most beautiful and remote beaches Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

dulce de leche dulceness dulceous dulcetly dulcian dulciana