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Dulcet Definition & Meaning

dulcet
adjective
  1. extremely pleasant in a gentle way; "the most dulcet swimming on the most beautiful and remote beaches"
  2. pleasing to the ear; "the dulcet tones of the cello"

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What does dulcet mean?
extremely pleasant in a gentle way; "the most dulcet swimming on the most beautiful and remote beaches" pleasing to the ear; "the dulcet tones of the cello"
What part of speech is dulcet?
Dulcet is an adjective.
How many definitions does dulcet have?
Dulcet has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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