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 Pálmason’s follow-up to his austere 19th-century drama Godland is a constantly surprising film with an immaculate sense of framing and pacing—and an evocative, dulcet piano score by Harry Hunt—dotted with idiosyncratic flights of fancy that never detract from the central emotional authenticity. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025 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 Somewhere, a Bluetooth speaker was stashed away and playing the kind of soft, dulcet melodies heard in expensive spas. New York Times, 6 Dec. 2019 The interviews shift quickly between matter-of-fact (and sometimes even dulcet) recollections, and abrasive insistences on details and their order. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 The dulcet tones of Kylie Jenner's secret album made with input from Kanye and Tyga? Sarah Lindig, Cosmopolitan, 12 June 2015
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dulcet
Adjective
  • Customer service was easy and pleasant.
    Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Stierli is particularly concerned with the situation at Great Falls, where trails and picturesque cliffsides along the Potomac River attract many visitors, especially with this weekend’s pleasant weather.
    Brian Todd, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
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  • In collaboration with interior design content creators Chris and Julia Marcum, this sweet scalloped rug adds visual interest with a scalloped edge.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
  • The bacon fat and rendered ham drippings are the backbone of this super simple savory sauce, studded with small pieces of sweet mirepoix and earthy black-eyed peas.
    Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The nocturnal creature, known for its elusive nature, was a delightful surprise for the conservationists monitoring the area.
    Real-Time News team, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
  • As a guest of the 7-key property, you’re encouraged to attend happy hour on the porch, a delightful time of day when the homemade sangria flows freely.
    Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The world is full of delicious Negroni variations, but few and far between are the ones that work as harmoniously as this.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Meaty, creamy and simply delicious!
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The picture looks pleasing in a dim room and holds shadow detail in darker scenes, so movies don’t turn into mush.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The crowd-pleasing display was reportedly part of a high-profile collaboration between Tesla, Disney and Elon Musk’s xAI platform, designed to blur the line between Hollywood spectacle and cutting-edge robotics.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The day after his victory, Gurgel’s wife called Kerr and invited him over for lunch, and although Kerr worried he might get jumped, instead the two fighters had an enjoyable meal and chat.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Upgrading to a fresh board, especially wood, makes prep safer and much more enjoyable.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Located in historic downtown Gainesville, the Victorian complex is a nice breather before and after the intensity of game day in Gainesville, and the drive to the stadium is less than 10 minutes.
    Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Napheesa will probably sit this one out, but Bryce still has time to send his commish a nice greeting card.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Apple dapple cake features warm, nutty flavors and is topped with a heavenly toffee glaze.
    Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
  • When it was released back in 2020, Ghost of Tsushima struck a chord with players with its razor-sharp samurai gameplay and heavenly aesthetics.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025

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“Dulcet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dulcet. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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