as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
although she flashed a dulcet smile, she was secretly seething with resentment
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Recent Examples of dulcet
Buffett and Harris keep that original energy while smoothing out some of the edges, most notably substituting the tender creak of the original song’s violin (played by Scarlet Rivera) for the dulcet plunk of the steelpan drum.
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2023
The first teaser for Distant Lands featured the soft, dulcet tones of BMO singing a song, as performed by voice actor Niki Yang, and the clip reveals more of the on-screen tune.
—EW.com, 11 June 2020
Somewhere, a Bluetooth speaker was stashed away and playing the kind of soft, dulcet melodies heard in expensive spas.
—New York Times, 6 Dec. 2019
But inside and down a few stairs, there is faint, dulcet chanting piped through speakers.
—Kaya Laterman, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2017
The dulcet tones of Kylie Jenner's secret album made with input from Kanye and Tyga?
—Sarah Lindig, Cosmopolitan, 12 June 2015
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2023
The first teaser for Distant Lands featured the soft, dulcet tones of BMO singing a song, as performed by voice actor Niki Yang, and the clip reveals more of the on-screen tune.
—EW.com, 11 June 2020
Somewhere, a Bluetooth speaker was stashed away and playing the kind of soft, dulcet melodies heard in expensive spas.
—New York Times, 6 Dec. 2019
But inside and down a few stairs, there is faint, dulcet chanting piped through speakers.
—Kaya Laterman, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2017
The dulcet tones of Kylie Jenner's secret album made with input from Kanye and Tyga?
—Sarah Lindig, Cosmopolitan, 12 June 2015
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dulcet
Adjective
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Create a pleasant silhouette by accentuating the waist and tailoring the midriff.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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February 9, 1893: With pure, vigorous blood coursing through the veins and animating every fiber of the body, cold weather is not only endurance but pleasant and agreeable.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This scent is all about that sweet and spicy blend of salted caramel, pistachio, and vanilla.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
11 Feb. 2025
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While Bleu de Chanel masterfully balances citrus top notes with an amber and creamy base, this takes those latter notes and brings them to life with a sweet and spicy twang.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Coastal Mississippi is constantly surprising us, but one of its most delightful surprises is the fact that some of its beaches have white sand that rivals even Florida’s top spots.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Netflix scored just as big tonight with its delightful and very British Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, which ran over The Wild Robot and Flow for Best Animated Feature and also won in the Family/Children’s Film category.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Packed with electrolytes and nutrients, Vita Coco Coconut Water elevates smoothies by providing a delicious, functional alternative to traditional bases like dairy or juice.—
Tracy Yochum,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2025
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Architecture aside, the cuisine (from hush puppies to delicious seafood and soul food), spooky ghost tours, and beach proximity make Charleston, South Carolina the place to be in spring and summer.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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At a 35% discount, this is a can't-miss kind of deal for such an aesthetically pleasing smart home hub in orb form.—
John Mihaly,
PCMAG,
15 Feb. 2025
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Fruit not outwardly aesthetically pleasing — misshapen or greenish — is removed by hand and sold elsewhere to become juice.—
Jack Randall,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Give your sink a nice bubble bath by stopping the drain and filling the basin along with a tablet.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2025
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Elizabeth had started working and spent some of her wages on nice outfits.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The heavenly ruler promised that if the snake won a race competition against the other animals, which would eventually dictate the order of the zodiac, the snake could win a prize and potentially get his legs back.—
Kimmy Yam,
NBC News,
29 Jan. 2025
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Similar to Western astrology's elements (fire, water, earth, air), Chinese zodiacs pair with one of the five elements in the heavenly frequency (wood, fire, earth, metal, water).—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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And, for those of us whose compassion can still interfere with witnessing a satisfying comeuppance, surprisingly stirring.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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Carrots Carrots are a low-calorie snack with a satisfying crunch.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Dulcet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dulcet. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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