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dulcet

dul·cet

dulcet

 
 
pronunciation:
duhl siht
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: pleasing to the ear; melodious.
The piece begins with the dulcet tones of a flute.
antonyms:
discordant, grating, harsh, raucous
similar words:
harmonious, melodious
definition 2: having a pleasing or soothing quality.
antonyms:
grating, harsh
similar words:
sweet
derivations: dulcetly (adv.), dulcetness (n.)