Dulcet
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- adj. 美妙的
- ［英］ adj. 美妙的 ( soothing or pleasant to hear; melodious)
- ［类］ 反义词: cacophonous ( 刺耳的)
- ［记］ dulc ( 甜sweet) +et -> 声音甜的
- ［同］ 同根词: dulcify ( 把弄甜, 使愉快) ;dulcimer ( 洋琴)
[编辑] Webster Collegiate
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. generally pleasing or agreeable <a dulcet smile>
- ? dulcetly adverb
