dulcetly
- adverb
- /ˈdʌlsɪtli/
- Literature
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dulcemente
- The piano music played dulcetly, filling the room with a warm and soothing ambiance.
Examples
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"Hello, dear," he said dulcetly and grinned.
Fiction book (2001) -
She sang dulcetly to the children, lulling them to sleep with her soft voice.
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As the sun set, the birds chirped dulcetly, creating a peaceful atmosphere in the garden.
Synonyms
388
1.0
In a pleasant or attractive way
233
1.0
In a way that looks or sounds very nice
50
1.0
In a friendly and enjoyable way
37
1.0
In a kind, gentle, pleasant way
21
1.8
In a very pleasant way that makes you feel happy
19
2.3
In a very pleasant way that gives strong pleasure to the senses, especially taste
11
3.0
In a pleasant way that makes people like you
3
3.4
In a way that makes someone feel happy
3
2.3
In a pleasant way that feels nice
1
4.7
In a full, rich way that sounds warm and pleasing
In a smooth, sweet voice that sounds pleasant
Antonyms
How Pleasant
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word dulcetly comes from the Latin root dulcis, meaning 'sweet', and people used this idea for both taste and pleasant sound. So, to speak or play dulcetly is to do it in a 'sweet', soft, and pleasant way that soothes the listener.