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dulcet

adjective

/ˈdʌlsɪt/

Meaning

sweet and soothing (often used ironically)

She was enchanted by his dulcet voice.

dulcet tones

sweet, melodious, soothing, harmonious

harsh, grating, discordant

dulcet voice, dulcet tones, dulcet melody, dulcet sounds

serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe

Having the grace, beauty, or dignity of a statue; tall and attractively proportioned.

unpleasantly damp and cold

showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or lack of confidence

done without planning; natural and unforced

so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe; not obvious