Word of the Day: Dulcet (adjective)
Possible Meanings:
- Pleasant to the ear; melodious.
- Generally pleasing or agreeable (less common)
Example Sentences:
- The dulcet tones of the cello filled the concert hall. (Explanation: Dulcet describes the cello’s sound as pleasant and melodic.)
- Her grandmother’s dulcet voice soothed him to sleep as she read him bedtime stories. (Explanation: Here, dulcet describes her grandmother’s voice as gentle and calming.)
- The aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the air with a dulcet fragrance. (Explanation: Dulcet is used less commonly to describe a pleasant smell.)
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Conversation Example:
Person 1: “Listen to that beautiful music coming from outside! What instrument is that?”
Person 2: “I think it’s a flute. It has such a lovely, dulcet sound, doesn’t it?”
Person 1: “Absolutely. It makes me want to relax and enjoy the sunshine.”
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