Sweet to the taste; also means something that is sweet, pleasant, or agreeable.
From Latin 'dulcis' (sweet), which possibly derives from an Indo-European root related to tasting. The word entered English mainly through its use in phrases like 'dulce de leche' and musical contexts ('dulcimer').
Dulcimer, dulcet, and dulce are all from the same Latin root—and interestingly, the Latin word 'dulcis' might be related to sucking, suggesting ancient peoples connected sweetness to the infant experience of nursing! Language reveals hidden connections between sensations.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.