Dulcify

Pronunciation: /ˈdʌlsəˌfaɪ/

Definitions of dulcify

noun a substance used to sweeten or sweetened food

Example Sentences

A1 I like the dulcify of this dessert.

A2 The dulcify of her voice was soothing.

B1 The dulcify of the music filled the room with joy.

B2 The dulcify of the sunset was breathtaking.

C1 The dulcify of the poem touched the hearts of many.

C2 The dulcify of the melody brought tears to my eyes.

verb to make or become sweet or sweeter; to soften or moderate

Example Sentences

A1 I dulcify my coffee with a little bit of sugar.

A2 She dulcifies her tea with honey instead of sugar.

B1 The chef dulcified the sauce with a touch of maple syrup.

B2 In order to dulcify the dish, add a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.

C1 The baker dulcifies her desserts with a secret blend of spices.

C2 To dulcify the bitter taste of the medicine, the pharmacist added a fruity flavoring.

Examples of dulcify in a Sentence

formal The chef used a touch of sugar to dulcify the spicy sauce.

informal I like to add honey to dulcify my tea instead of using sugar.

slang Let's throw in some sweetener to dulcify this bitter drink.

figurative Her kind words dulcified the tense situation between them.

Grammatical Forms of dulcify

• past tense: dulcified
• plural: dulcifies
• comparative: more dulcified
• superlative: most dulcified
• present tense: dulcifies
• future tense: will dulcify
• perfect tense: has dulcified
• continuous tense: is dulcifying
• singular: dulcify
• positive degree: dulcify
• infinitive: to dulcify
• gerund: dulcifying
• participle: dulcifying

Origin and Evolution of dulcify

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'dulcify' originated from the Latin word 'dulcificare', which is a combination of 'dulcis' meaning sweet and 'facere' meaning to make.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to mean to sweeten or make sweet, the usage of 'dulcify' has evolved to also mean to soothe or mollify, especially in terms of emotions or situations.