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dulcet
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dulcet
(adjective)
dulcet
/
ˈ
dʌlsət/
adjective
dulcet
/
ˈ
dʌlsət/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of DULCET
[
more dulcet; most dulcet
]
formal
:
pleasant to hear
the
dulcet
[=
melodious
] sounds of the piano
her
dulcet
[=
sweet
] voice
the
dulcet tones
of her voice
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