- dulcetly
- adverb see dulcet
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
dulcetly
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dulcetly — See dulcet. * * * … Universalium
dulcetly — adverb In a dulcet manner … Wiktionary
dulcetly — dul·cet·ly … English syllables
dulcetly — adverb : in a dulcet manner … Useful english dictionary
dulcet — dulcetly, adv. dulcetness, n. /dul sit/, adj. 1. pleasant to the ear; melodious: the dulcet tones of the cello. 2. pleasant or agreeable to the eye or the feelings; soothing. 3. Archaic. sweet to the taste or smell. n. 4. an organ stop resembling … Universalium
dulcet — adjective Etymology: Middle English doucet, from Anglo French, from duz, douz sweet, from Latin dulcis; perhaps akin to Greek glykys sweet Date: 14th century 1. sweet to the taste 2. pleasing to the ear < dulcet tones > 3 … New Collegiate Dictionary
dulcet — [dul′sit] adj. [ME doucet < OFr, dim. of douz, sweet < L dulcis, sweet < ? IE base * dḷku , sweet > Gr glykys] 1. soothing or pleasant to hear; sweet sounding; melodious 2. Archaic sweet to taste or smell dulcetly adv … English World dictionary
