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
The enchanting woodsy and pastoral backgrounds when the action moves from the residential suburbs to the rural outskirts add to that poignancy, as do the dulcet tones of Randy Newman’s score.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
Wishing you a week of dulcet tones, giddy resistance, and a thousand pancakes.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Guitar in hand, Sheeran traded dulcet lines with Smith while strumming along on his acoustic guitar and shuffling around the stage.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2025
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
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
Wishing you a week of dulcet tones, giddy resistance, and a thousand pancakes.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Guitar in hand, Sheeran traded dulcet lines with Smith while strumming along on his acoustic guitar and shuffling around the stage.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dulcet
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Founded by Marc-André Roy and Jared Etzel in 2012, Domaine Roy & Fils is known for its elegant interpretations of Burgundy-style Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, so this complex but somewhat lighthearted rosé comes as a pleasant surprise.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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Beautiful Friday evening in Baltimore Temperatures will cool back into the 70s after sunset, with a pleasant breeze and low humidity - beautiful for the opening evening of AFRAM.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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The secret to this crowd-pleasing dip is the flavorful addition of sweet Vidalia onions.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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Each flower releases a sweet scent that can easily fill your entire walkway with fragrance.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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All three are delightful, but in completely different ways.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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Two differing criminal factions want a load of cocaine, but when a poor farmer named Kaalayan (Guru Somasundaram) gets wind of it, his life briefly entangles with the crime bosses, resulting in a bloody final showdown and a delightful twist ending.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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The Personal Blender includes two Tritan Renew blending cups and the ultra-durable Rapid Extractor Blade to make delicious smoothies and more.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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Sweet and spicy pepper jelly makes these fast-fix wings extra delicious.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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Was Hockney a people-pleasing lightweight?—
Mark Rozzo,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
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That’s bad news for our nameless hero’s nine-year-old daughter Rainy (Yang Enyou, button-cute but with some pleasing grit), visiting from their native China.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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That has prompted accusations by some fans that the organizer is prioritizing profits over creating an enjoyable and accessible experience for people from all over the world.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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Exercise and training is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding aspects for many around the globe.—
David Hoffman,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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The rooms with bunk beds and lodges are especially nice for spreading out a bit, and are a quick walk from the main building hosting the restaurant and a beautiful library/lounge on the upper floor (yet another great Northern Lights spot).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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But just something would have been nice.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Don’t even pay much attention to the heavenly pop melody.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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These heavenly squares are then baked in the oven until golden, crispy brown.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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“Dulcet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dulcet. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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