— dulcetly , adv. — dulcetness , n.
/dul"sit/ , adj.
1. pleasant to the ear; melodious: the dulcet tones of the cello.
2. pleasant or agreeable to the eye or the feelings; soothing.
3. Archaic. sweet to the taste or smell.
n.
4. an organ stop resembling the dulciana but an octave higher.
[ 1350-1400; obs. dulce ( dulcis sweet) + -ET; r. ME doucet ]
Syn. 1. musical, tuneful, mellifluous, sweet-sounding.