Sweet and soothing to the ear, like honey for the soul expressed through sound. It describes voices, music, or words that are melodious and pleasing in the most gentle, caressing way possible.
From Old French 'doucet,' meaning sweet or gentle, which came from Latin 'dulcis' (sweet). This word has been making sounds sweeter since the 14th century, traveling from medieval French poetry into English literature. It's related to 'dulcimer,' the sweet-sounding stringed instrument, sharing that root of musical sweetness.
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