Definition of dulcetnext
as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses although she flashed a dulcet smile, she was secretly seething with resentment

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Recent Examples of dulcet This time, the message is accompanied by a one-minute countdown clock and the dulcet sounds of Frank Sinatra’s vocals. Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 18 Feb. 2025 Audio-Technica There's a mode to improve voice clarity while taking calls, with AI noise reduction on tap to focus on the speaker's dulcet tones. Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2025 Buffett and Harris keep that original energy while smoothing out some of the edges, most notably substituting the tender creak of the original song’s violin (played by Scarlet Rivera) for the dulcet plunk of the steelpan drum. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2023 The first teaser for Distant Lands featured the soft, dulcet tones of BMO singing a song, as performed by voice actor Niki Yang, and the clip reveals more of the on-screen tune. EW.com, 11 June 2020 See All Example Sentences for dulcet
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Adjective
  • Engler said even in her early days of stardom, Parton was always kind and pleasant.
    Jessica Guay, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Ed Ingram was a pleasant surprise last season, but will that continue?
    Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
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  • The rich chocolate and salty sweet bacon combo as well as the fluffy peanut butter mousse is what sets this dish apart from other s’mores.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Kelce caught a pass from rookie quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, then had a sweet cutback move that made Seattle cornerback Trevon Diggs miss.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The delightful bonus is how the triangular craft sits nicely in a corner.
    Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • In place of analysis, The Surrealist Menagerie provides a panoply of alternately delightful and disturbing creatures, generating unexpected pairings through its focus on the animal.
    Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Known for its sumptuous cuisine and delicious desserts, Italy has tourists lining up for gelato all over the peninsula.
    Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Black Pepper Candied Bacon Fogo de Chão/MANNY RODRIGUEZ At Fogo de Chão, this delicious bacon dish is oven roasted with brown sugar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The cabin interiors are built from a lovely blonde wood, which was aesthetically pleasing, if a little creaky at times, while the white linens on the comfortable queen bed were a subtle reminder that this is a luxury accommodation.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Stepping into unknown territory can feel especially pleasing today.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Define your part, name the deadline, and choose the version of participation that keeps creativity enjoyable and commitment realistic.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
  • But the mystery train starts veering off the rails as Flowers wanders away from enjoyable rhinestone reinvention and defaults to the heavy-handed Springsteenian realism that’s sometimes been both his Rosetta stone and his Achilles’ heel.
    Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Today’s recipe Chef David Tanis’ recipe for Persimmon and Pomegranate Salad With Bitter Lettuces has a nice combination of sweet and bitter.
    Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Eldridge made a nice play to catch that ball, make a throw and get it out.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Luzzi’s heavenly version is layered with almond, fig, honey and bavaroise.
    Ann Lee, TheWeek, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Mixed Bag Birds, Hell’s Canyon, Idaho Extreme western Idaho is the place to enjoy a heavenly upland bird hunt in Hell.
    Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026

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“Dulcet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dulcet. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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