dulcet

One entry found for dulcet.

Main Entry: dul·cet
Pronunciation: 'd&l-s&t
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English doucet, from Anglo-French, from duz, douz sweet, from Latin dulcis; perhaps akin to Greek glykys sweet
1 : sweet to the taste
2 : pleasing to the ear <dulcet tones>
3 : generally pleasing or agreeable <a dulcet smile>
- dul·cet·ly adverb