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.
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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
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
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
But inside and down a few stairs, there is faint, dulcet chanting piped through speakers.
—Kaya Laterman, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2017
The dulcet tones of Kylie Jenner's secret album made with input from Kanye and Tyga?
—Sarah Lindig, Cosmopolitan, 12 June 2015
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
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
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
But inside and down a few stairs, there is faint, dulcet chanting piped through speakers.
—Kaya Laterman, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2017
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
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Most of the week should be pleasant in the Baltimore area, with temperatures hovering in the upper 70s and low 80s before a chance of showers into the weekend.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Apr. 2025
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On bord, the Norse flight attendants were pleasant and service was frequent.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Delicately sweet figs balance the tang and sour bite of balsamic vinegar.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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The cocktail consists of vanilla vodka, cherry brandy, sweet vermouth and a splash of Canada Dry.—
Dana Rose Falcone,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Sometimes those patterns are helpful, even delightful.—
Diana Spehar,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The delightful scene unfolds with the three discussing relationships.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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The scents are delicious without ever smelling overbearing, the burn times are on point, and the candle jars blend in as pretty decor in any room.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2025
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Grilling is a simple and delicious way to enjoy proteins and veggies, but there’s ways to make that grilling experience bigger and bolder, and add a lot of flavor.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The costume has to be aesthetically pleasing to the eye, especially with Marvel.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
25 Apr. 2025
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Materials Exterior: Car pillows are most often covered in a soft, plush material that’s pleasing to the touch.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And the honeycomb design isn’t just nice on the eyes.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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It’s made of a tarp-like material that feels pretty durable and the lid zippers, which is nice to contain smells.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Finally, end the meal with a heavenly dessert of miniature Key lime pies.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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Preacher Boy shows off his heavenly voice and affinity for jazz music, but his father, an actual preacher, rebukes the genre as the devil’s music, like most good Christians did back then.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
Refinery29,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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After being tuckered out from a laying on the beach, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as a low effort, easy to get to dinner at your hotel.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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But in this dramatic moment, when her resources seem diminished and his victory seems secure, there’s something satisfying about the Biblical or Greek turn of events happening more swiftly, suddenly, and decisively than any court ever can.—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Dulcet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dulcet. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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