DULCET Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word dulcet. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DULCET
Expand? | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
mellifluous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • pleasing to the ear | ||||||||
sweet | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar • (used of wines) having a high residual sugar content • not containing or composed of salt water noun • a dish served as the last course of a meal • English phonetician; one of the founders of modern phonetics (1845-1912) • a food rich in sugar • the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth • the property of tasting as if it contains sugar adverb • in an affectionate or loving manner (`sweet' is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of `sweetly') adjective satellite • having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub • pleasing to the ear • pleasing to the senses • pleasing to the mind or feeling • having a natural fragrance • not soured or preserved • with sweetening added | ||||||||
agreeable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature adjective satellite • in keeping • prepared to agree or consent | ||||||||
soothing | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • affording physical relief • freeing from fear and anxiety | ||||||||
gentle | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe • having or showing a kindly or tender nature • quiet and soothing • belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy • easily handled or managed • having little impact • marked by moderate steepness verb • cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of • give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility • stroke soothingly | ||||||||
harmonious | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • musically pleasing adjective satellite • exhibiting equivalence or correspondence among constituents of an entity or between different entities • suitable and fitting • existing together in harmony | ||||||||
mellow | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
adverb • in a mellow manner adjective satellite • unhurried and relaxed • having a full and pleasing flavor through proper aging • softened through age or experience • slightly and pleasantly intoxicated from alcohol or a drug (especially marijuana) verb • soften, make mellow • become more relaxed, easygoing, or genial • make or grow (more) mellow | ||||||||
melodious | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune • containing or constituting or characterized by pleasing melody | ||||||||
pleasant | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings adjective satellite • (of persons) having pleasing manners or behavior | ||||||||
soft | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • yielding readily to pressure or weight • compassionate and kind; conciliatory • (of sound) relatively low in volume • produced with vibration of the vocal cords • not protected against attack (especially by nuclear weapons) • (used chiefly as a direction or description in music) soft; in a quiet, subdued tone • (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected • (of speech sounds); produced with the back of the tongue raised toward the hard palate; characterized by a hissing or hushing sound (as `s' and `sh') adverb • in a relaxed manner; or without hardship adjective satellite • easily hurt • (of a commodity or market or currency) falling or likely to fall in value • using evidence not readily amenable to experimental verification or refutation • tolerant or lenient • soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe • having little impact • out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance • willing to negotiate and compromise • not burdensome or demanding; borne or done easily and without hardship • mild and pleasant • not brilliant or glaring | ||||||||
sugary | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • containing sugar | ||||||||
honeyed | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • with honey added • pleasing to the ear | ||||||||
mellisonant | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • pleasing to the ear |