DULCET

dulcet, honeyed, mellifluous, mellisonant, sweet

(adjective) pleasing to the ear; “the dulcet tones of the cello”

dulcet

(adjective) extremely pleasant in a gentle way; “the most dulcet swimming on the most beautiful and remote beaches”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

dulcet

Sweet, especially when describing voice or tones; melodious.

Generally pleasing; agreeable.

(archaic) Sweet to the taste.

Synonyms

• (melodious): birdsweet

• (generally pleasing): agreeable, soothing

• (sweet to the taste): sugary, sweet

Source: Wiktionary

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Dul"cet, a. Etym: [OF. doucet, dim. of dous sweet, F. doux, L. dulcis; akin to Gr. Doucet.]

1. Sweet to the taste; luscious. [Obs.] She tempers dulcet creams. Milton.

2. Sweet to the ear; melodious; harmonious. Their dainty lays and dulcet melody. Spenser.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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