dulcet

/ˈdʌlsɪt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdʌlsɪt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈdəl-sət/ (ame, mw)

dulcet — 形容詞

  • dulcetpositive
  • dulcetercomparative
  • dulcetestsuperlative

1. Having a gentle, attractive sound that makes listening enjoyable.

1.形容詞C2
釋義

悅耳的

聲音柔和好聽

Having a gentle, attractive sound that makes listening enjoyable.

例句

Liang woke to the dulcet notes of a bamboo flute downstairs.

Liang 在樓下竹笛的悅耳旋律中醒來。

collocation: dulcet notes

By sunset, dulcet guitar music drifted from the cafe across the lane.

黃昏時，悅耳的吉他聲從巷子對面的咖啡館飄來。

collocation: dulcet music

同義詞
  • melodious

    Often suggests a clearly musical quality, while 'dulcet' can also describe softer everyday sounds.

  • sweet-sounding

    More direct and less literary; 'dulcet' has a more elevated tone.

  • soothing

    Emphasises the calming effect, while 'dulcet' focuses on how pleasing the sound itself is.

反義詞
  • harsh

    Describes a rough, unpleasant sound that grates on the ear.

  • grating

    Stresses that the sound is sharp and irritating rather than pleasing.

文法句型

dulcet + noun

be + dulcet

用法筆記

Most often describes music, bells, birdsong, or other pleasing sounds. In current use it usually feels literary or slightly playful rather than everyday.

2. Used of a speaker or singer whose voice sounds smooth, warm, and easy to listen

2.形容詞C2
釋義

嗓音甜美

指人的聲音柔順動聽

Used of a speaker or singer whose voice sounds smooth, warm, and easy to listen to.

例句

Yara's dulcet voice calmed the children during the long bus ride.

Yara 嗓音甜美，在漫長的巴士旅程中安撫了孩子們。

collocation: dulcet voice

Even on the phone, Professor Linh's voice sounded dulcet and reassuring.

即使隔著電話，Linh 教授的聲音仍然柔和悅耳，讓人安心。

pattern: voice + sounded + dulcet

同義詞
  • mellow

    Suggests a rich, soft quality, often with warmth; 'dulcet' sounds more literary.

  • soothing

    Highlights the calming effect more than the beauty of the voice itself.

  • soft-spoken

    Describes a quiet way of speaking, while 'dulcet' focuses on pleasant sound quality.

反義詞
  • shrill

    Describes a high, piercing voice that is hard to listen to.

  • rasping

    Emphasises a rough, scratchy voice rather than a smooth one.

文法句型

dulcet + voice

dulcet + tone

voice + be + dulcet

用法筆記

Usually modifies voice, tone, or speech when the speaker sounds calm and pleasing. Distinguish it from sense 1, which can describe enjoyable sounds in general, not only the human voice.