dulcinea
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- noun
- /ˌdʌl.sɪˈneɪ.ə/
- Literature
- She has always been my dulcinea, inspiring me with her kindness and beauty.
Examples
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I entrust my heart and soul to you, my Dulcinea!
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You may beg forgiveness at the feet of my Lady Dulcinea.
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Never, Dulcinea is all I live for.
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I see you more as Dulcinea.
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And I know of your quest for your Lady Dulcinea.
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She was like my Dulcinea, you know.
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She's his dulcinea... you know, his ideal.
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I have not done enough to show how immeasurable my love for Dulcinea can be.
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I entrust my heart to my Lady Dulcinea.
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Why must my matchless devotion to my Lady Dulcinea always be tested?
Synonyms
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1.1
A loving name for a woman or girl treated with special care
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3.7
A woman who is in a romantic relationship with a man
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A woman who is a man's sweetheart
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Etymology
Dulcinea was made famous by the writer Cervantes and comes from the Spanish word dulce, which means 'sweet'. So a dulcinea is a man's 'sweet' or beloved, often an ideal, romantic woman in stories.