dulcify

verb

dul·​ci·​fy ˈdəl-sə-ˌfī How to pronounce dulcify (audio)
dulcified; dulcifying

transitive verb

1
: to make sweet
2
: to make agreeable : mollify

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin dulcificare, from Latin dulcis

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of dulcify was in 1599

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“Dulcify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dulcify. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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