Dulcet

Pronunciation: /ˈdʌlsɪt/

Definitions of dulcet

adjective Dulcet is an adjective that describes something as sweet, soothing, or melodious in sound.

Example Sentences

A1 The music was soft and dulcet, perfect for relaxing.

A2 She had a dulcet voice that soothed everyone around her.

B1 The dulcet tones of the piano filled the room with a sense of calm.

B2 The dulcet aroma of freshly baked cookies wafted through the kitchen.

C1 The dulcet melodies of the orchestra captivated the audience.

C2 Her dulcet laughter echoed through the halls, bringing joy to all who heard it.

Examples of dulcet in a Sentence

formal The dulcet tones of the orchestra filled the concert hall.

informal I love listening to her dulcet voice when she sings.

slang Her dulcet voice is like music to my ears.

figurative The dulcet aroma of freshly baked bread wafted through the air.

Grammatical Forms of dulcet

• past tense: dulceted
• plural: dulcets
• comparative: more dulcet
• superlative: most dulcet
• present tense: dulcets
• future tense: will dulcet
• perfect tense: have dulceted
• continuous tense: is dulceting
• singular: dulcet
• positive degree: dulcet
• infinitive: to dulcet
• gerund: dulceting
• participle: dulceted

Origin and Evolution of dulcet

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'dulcet' originated from the Latin word 'dulcis' which means sweet or pleasant.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something sweet or pleasant to taste, 'dulcet' evolved to also describe sounds that are soothing and melodious.