Word of the Day for Thursday, July 16, 2009
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dulcet \DUHL-sit\, adjective:
dulcet \DUHL-sit\, adjective:
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1. Pleasing to the ear; melodious; harmonious.
1. Pleasing to the ear; melodious; harmonious.
2. Generally pleasing, soothing, or agreeable.
3. (Archaic) Sweet to the taste.
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The B.O.'s minions hear nothing but dulcet agitprop emanating from their despot!
The B.O.'s minions hear nothing but dulcet agitprop emanating from their despot!
--Spy Maker, JSA's Blog
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Dulcet comes from Old French doucet, diminutive of dous, "sweet," from Latin dulcis, "sweet."
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