Definition of

Dulcet

  1. (adj, all) pleasing to the ear
  2. (adj, all) extremely pleasant in a gentle way

via WordNet, Princeton University

Synonyms of Dulcet

honeyed, mellifluous, mellisonant, sweet

Origin of the word Dulcet

  1. late 14c., from O.Fr. doucet, dim. of doux "sweet," from L. dulcis, from PIE *dlk-wi-, suffixed form of root *dlk-u- "sweet."

via Online Etymology Dictionary, ©2001 Douglas Harper

People who say Dulcet

  • JonnyCrowPN @RichardInkpin I hope you have tms on. Viv Richards' smooth, dulcet tones would rival Barry White.

  • Indignado22 The dulcet voices of Henry Blofeld and Sir Vivian Richards calming me. True legends..

  • martinkkaa RT @toddsoulas: Listening to the dulcet tones of K R Mayer speaking on "Obama, Romney or what?" #MayerPerth

  • toddsoulas Listening to the dulcet tones of K R Mayer speaking on "Obama, Romney or what?" #MayerPerth

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