dulcet Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite extremely pleasant in a gentle way
    • the most dulcet swimming on the most beautiful and remote beaches
  2. adjective satellite pleasing to the ear
    sweet; mellifluous; mellisonant; honeyed.
    • the dulcet tones of the cello

WordNet

Dul"cet adjective
Etymology
OF. doucet, dim. of dous sweet, F. doux, L. dulcis; akin to Gr. . Cf. Doucet.
Definitions
  1. Sweet to the taste; luscious. Obs.
    She tempers dulcet creams. Milton.
  2. Sweet to the ear; melodious; harmonious.
    Their dainty lays and dulcet melody. Spenser.

Webster 1913