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
  • Once the trailer made its way on TikTok, women flooded the comment sections in pleasant confusion, and their reactions did not disappoint.
    Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The briny, slightly sweet and smoky ham notes in these slices make for an enjoyable, pleasant bite — for those who love ham.
    Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Kotb had an arts and crafts session with her daughters in May 2023, creating sweet paintings with their handprints.
    Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Fresh tropical fruit, perfectly prepared eggs, sweet mango juice, and warm pastries.
    Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • This Sag Harbor home is a delightful design mashup with a modernist exterior and mid-century modern interiors.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Coffee yogurt provided a delightful blend of rich coffee flavor and creamy yogurt, a perfect option for those seeking a pick-me-up in a healthy and satisfying snack.
    Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • What about delicious gourmands, warm solar scents, or conversely, earthy notes grounded in fresh greens and wood?
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Twelve slices of bacon are bound to make anything delicious, and our Cowboy Cornbread from the August 1981 issue of the magazine is no exception.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • That’s changed over the last decade or so, but this 1940s property in Hither Hills is an authentic, and aesthetically pleasing, reminder of its older days.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Directed by Bai Xue, the crowd-pleasing drama, released in China last month, stars Yeoh as a septuagenarian who discovers a late-life gift for speedcubing, or competitive puzzle-solving.
    Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Overall, the experience was most enjoyable, and the views surprisingly good.
    Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Investing in breathable, water-repellent, and sun-protective clothing can make all the difference between an enjoyable hike and a challenging one.
    Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Her parents were able to buy a nice home in the Seattle area for $300,000 and still afford different extracurricular activities for her and her siblings.
    Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The puffiness that may come with a little late-night partying when the weather is nice is no match for this serum's ability to de-puff eye bags.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • To map out these heavenly realms takes a certain amount of ego and pollyannaism otherwise absent from Reilly’s worldview.
    Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026
  • The actress, 29, wore a heavenly floor-length white gown sourced from French fashion house Matières Fécales to the red carpet at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on Tuesday, July 14.
    Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026

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“Dulcet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dulcet. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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