dulcified

verb

past tense of dulcify
as in sweetened

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  1. sweetened
  2. pampered
  3. coaxed
  4. babied
  5. cajoled
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  • The nutty richness of the sherry is immediately apparent, sweetened and charmed by the orgeat, and the sherry as much as anything is what sets the Fog Cutter apart.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026
  • That’s probably thanks to the fact that the bar isn’t sweetened with stevia, sugar alcohols, or monk fruit, but rather a combination of real maple syrup and honey.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of sweetened
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  • In the Concierge collection of suites on Norwegian Joy, you will also be pampered with spacious accommodations, concierge service, and private dining.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026
  • Unlike humans, digital creations don’t need to be pampered, fed or emotionally coddled.
    — Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026
Definition of pampered
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  • And then Gabler coaxed the snails to produce each of their five slimes.
    — Ari Daniel, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The audience was delighted to be coaxed, delighted to hear from Goldberg herself.
    — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 25 July 2026
Definition of coaxed
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  • The brothers were each two years apart in age, but younger siblings were never babied; Nick recalled being on the receiving end of numerous pummelings by his older brothers.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Outside the woods the whole world babied her.
    — Hazlitt, Hazlitt, 8 Oct. 2025
Definition of babied
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  • Reports claimed Hardy was regularly late to the set and often had to be cajoled into action.
    — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
  • Pat Verbeek had to be cajoled into talking about his selection as a finalist for the Jim Gregory Award, handed out to the NHL’s general manager of the year.
    — Eric Stephens, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Definition of cajoled
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