DULCETLY

Etymology

Adverb

dulcetly (comparative more dulcetly, superlative most dulcetly)

In a dulcet manner.

Source: Wiktionary


DULCET

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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