Definitions for dulcets

dulcets dul·cet

Spelling: [duhl-sit]
IPA: /ˈdʌl sɪt/

Dulcets is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 195 anagrams from letters in dulcets (cdelstu).

Definitions for dulcets

noun

  1. an organ stop resembling the dulciana but an octave higher.

adjective

  1. pleasant to the ear; melodious:
  2. pleasant or agreeable to the eye or the feelings; soothing.
  3. Archaic. sweet to the taste or smell.

Origin of dulcets

1350-1400; obsolete dulce (Latin, neuter of dulcis sweet) + -et; replacing Middle English doucet Middle French; see douce

Examples for dulcets

“You are heartily welcome, Councillor Schiller,” said she, in dulcet tones.

He modulated his belligerent shout to a dulcet undertone as we came alongside.

Before the world had hardened it its tones might have been soft and dulcet.

I spoke to them in dulcet accents, and advanced a friendly hand.

"He is on the lawn, dear Rosa," said Falcon, in his most dulcet tones.

His speech is smooth and dulcet, his manner dignified and insinuating.

They must be taught to speak in other voices than the dulcet tones of peeresses.

A soft blending Of dulcet instruments came charmingly;950 And then a hymn.

Patti was not great because her dulcet tones were like honey to the ear.

It was no use; he managed somehow to make his dulcet notes heard.

Word Value for dulcets
Scrable

9

Words with friends

12

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