dulcet

adjective
UK: /ˈdʌlsɪt/
US: /ˈdʌlsɪt/

  1. Pleasant to hear, having a sweet or soothing sound.

    1. The dulcet music relaxed me.
    2. The dulcet tones of the flute created a calming atmosphere in the concert hall.

Synonyms

sweet melodious harmonious euphonious
dulcet noun

  1. Something that is sweet or pleasant.

    1. Her voice was a dulcet to his ears.
    2. The dulcet of birdsong greeted her as she stepped into the garden.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "dulcet" is /ˈdʌlsɪt/ in British English and /ˈdʌlsɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dulcet": sweet, melodious, harmonious, euphonious.

Example usage of "dulcet": "The dulcet music relaxed me.". More examples on the page.