Meaning
Sweet, especially when describing voice or tones; melodious.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English doucet, from Old French doucet, from dulz, dulce (“sweet, pleasant”) + diminutive -et, from Latin dulcis (“sweet, pleasant”). Cognate with Spanish dulce, French doux, Italian dolce, Portuguese doce, and Romanian dulce. Doublet of dolcetto and doucet.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles: