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dulcetly
Variant of dulcet
dulcet
definition
dul·cet (dul′sit)
adjective
- soothing or pleasant to hear; sweet-sounding; melodious
- Archaic sweet to taste or smell
Etymology: ME doucet < OFr, dim. of douz, sweet < L dulcis, sweet < ? IE base *dḷku-, sweet > Gr glykys
Related Forms:
- dulcetly dul′·cetly adverb
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