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dulcet

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/ˈdʌlsɪt/ · dul-cet

Pleasant to the taste or sound; sweet.

Meanings

adjectiveliterary

Pleasant to the taste or sound; sweet.

زبان یا آواز میں خوشگوار؛ میٹھا۔

میٹھا

meetha

Synonyms

sweetmelodiousharmoniousمیٹھاخوشگوارمحبوب

Antonyms

harshgratingdiscordantکڑواناگوارتند

Common Collocations

  • dulcet tones
  • dulcet music
  • dulcet voice

Example Sentences

The dulcet tones of the harp filled the room with tranquility.

ہarp کی میٹھی آواز نے کمرے کو سکون سے بھر دیا۔

Harp ki meethi aawaaz ne kamray ko sukoon se bhar diya.

She sang a dulcet melody that captivated everyone.

اس نے ایک میٹھی دھن گائی جو سب کو محسور کر گئی۔

Us ne aik meethi dhun gai jo sab ko mahsur kar gayi.

The dulcet sounds of nature made the hike more enjoyable.

قدرت کی میٹھی آوازوں نے پیدل سفر کو مزید لطف دیا۔

Qudrat ki meethi aawazon ne paidal safar ko mazeed lutf diya.

Easily Confused With

dulcet:Dulcet refers to sweet sounds, while 'dulcet' sounds like 'duel', which is a contest or argument.

Word Family

dulcetly
adverbخوشگوار طریقے سے
dulcification
nounمیٹھائی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'dulcet' as 'dull' being transformed into 'sweet' when something resonates beautifully.

Imagine a serene landscape where a sweet melody floats through the air.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

یاد ہے جب تم آ رہے تھے، گونجتے تھے میٹھے نغمے میرے دل میں

Yaad hai jab tum aa rahe the, ghoonjhte the meethe naghme mere dil mein

I remember when you were coming, sweet melodies echoed in my heart.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

میٹھے بول ہمیشہ دل جیتتے ہیں

Meethe bol hamesha dil jeet'te hain

Sweet words always win hearts.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "dulcis" — sweet

First known use: 14th century

The word 'dulcet' originates from the Latin word 'dulcis' meaning 'sweet'. It found its way into Middle English in the late 14th century and has retained its connection to sweetness in sound.