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dulcet

Syllabification: (dul·cet)

Pronunciation: /ˈdəlsit/

Definition of dulcet

adjective

(especially of sound) sweet and soothing (often used ironically):record the dulcet tones of your family and friends

Origin:

late Middle English doucet, from Old French doucet, diminutive of doux, from Latin dulcis 'sweet'. The Latin form influenced the modern spelling