Dulcet
adjective
Pleasant to hear, typically because of being soft or soothing.
She has a dulcet voice that can soothe anyone who hears it.
Often appears as...
- dulcet tones
- dulcet voice
Usage tips
Formal, Approving
Literary
adjective
Sweet and soothing (often used ironically).
And the day ended with the dulcet tones of the office alarm.
Often appears as...
- dulcet tones
- dulcet sounds
Usage tips
Formal, Sarcastic
Poetic
adjective
Pleasant to hear, typically because of being soft or soothing.
She has a dulcet voice that can soothe anyone who hears it.
Often appears as...
- dulcet tones
- dulcet voice
Usage tips
Formal, Approving
Literary
adjective
Sweet and soothing (often used ironically).
And the day ended with the dulcet tones of the office alarm.
Often appears as...
- dulcet tones
- dulcet sounds
Usage tips
Formal, Sarcastic
Poetic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Use
Used in literary contexts to describe sounds that are pleasantly soft or soothing to the ear.
The birds' dulcet chirping accompanied our picnic.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Sound
'Dulcet' might imply an experience is delightful or pleasurable, not just audible.
The scent of roses wafted through the air, a dulcet reminder of spring.
Pro Tip 3/3Soothing Effect
Often indicates that something is calming or can lower stress.
After a hard day, I relaxed to the dulcet sounds of rain.
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Use
Used in literary contexts to describe sounds that are pleasantly soft or soothing to the ear.
The birds' dulcet chirping accompanied our picnic.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Sound
'Dulcet' might imply an experience is delightful or pleasurable, not just audible.
The scent of roses wafted through the air, a dulcet reminder of spring.
Pro Tip 3/3Soothing Effect
Often indicates that something is calming or can lower stress.
After a hard day, I relaxed to the dulcet sounds of rain.
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Use
Used in literary contexts to describe sounds that are pleasantly soft or soothing to the ear.
The birds' dulcet chirping accompanied our picnic.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Sound
'Dulcet' might imply an experience is delightful or pleasurable, not just audible.
The scent of roses wafted through the air, a dulcet reminder of spring.
Pro Tip 3/3Soothing Effect
Often indicates that something is calming or can lower stress.
After a hard day, I relaxed to the dulcet sounds of rain.
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Quote examples
F. Sionil Jose
Filipino Writer
Colonialism subdues in many dulcet guises. It conquered under the pretext of spreading Christianity, civilization, law and order, to make the world safe for democracy.
Quote examples
F. Sionil Jose
Filipino Writer
Colonialism subdues in many dulcet guises. It conquered under the pretext of spreading Christianity, civilization, law and order, to make the world safe for democracy.
Example 1 of 1
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