Dulcet
/ˈdʌl.sɪt/noun
Pleasant to the taste or sound; sweet.
Did you know?The term 'dulcet' has its roots in ancient sweetness, tracing back to the idea of alluring enchantments in music and taste, often associated with divine and seductive qualities.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dʰul-
“to taste, to be sweet”
Latin
Latin
dulcis
“sweet, pleasant”
Old French
Old French
dulcet
“sweet, soothing”
Middle English
Middle English
dulcet
“sweet, pleasant in sound or taste”
Modern English
English
dulcet
“sweet, especially in sound or taste”