Definition of DULCET

dulcet

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • extremely pleasant in a gentle way
    • "the most dulcet swimming on the most beautiful and remote beaches"
  • pleasing to the ear
    • "the dulcet tones of the cello"

Adj

  • Sweet, especially when describing voice or tones; melodious.
  • Generally pleasing; agreeable.
  • Sweet to the taste.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English doucet, from Old French doucet, from dulz, dulce (“sweet, pleasant”) + diminutive -et, from Latin dulcis (“sweet, pleasant”). Cognate with Spanish dulce, French doux, Italian dolce, Portuguese doce, and Romanian dulce. Doublet of dolcetto and doucet.

Scrabble Score: 9

dulcet is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
dulcet is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
dulcet is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

dulcet is a valid Words With Friends word