| 单词 | dulcet |
| 释义 | dulcet (once / 10497 pages) adj Use the adjective dulcet to describe a sound that is soothing and soft, like the dulcet harmonies in a 70s pop song or the dulcet tones of a harp. The word dulcet worked its way into English by way of the French word doucet, which is related to the word doux, meaning “sweet.” Originally applied to anything sweet or pleasing, such as something that tastes sweet or a sweet glance from a stranger, nowadays the word is most often used to describe sounds that are gentle and melodious — sweet sounds. WORD FAMILYdulcet: dulcetly USAGE EXAMPLESHer solo catches the quality of dulcet icing that’s right for her name; its music is led by the bell-like celesta. New York Times(Nov 24, 2016) Oscar Isaac's dulcet tones, in a new scripted fiction podcast also starring Catherine Keener and David Schwimmer. Slate(Nov 16, 2016) Or a dog who just wanted to dance to the dulcet tones of Phil Collins. Time(Oct 27, 2016) 1adj pleasing to the ear the dulcet tones of the cello Syn honeyed, mellifluous, mellisonant, sweet melodic, melodious, musical containing or constituting or characterized by pleasing melody 2adj extremely pleasant in a gentle way the most dulcet swimming on the most beautiful and remote beaches Syn pleasant affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings |
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