dulcet

Signification

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

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈdʌl.sɪt/

Étymologie

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.