Why this word is great
DULCET — [Adjective] Pleasingly soft and sweet, especially to the ear. From Middle English doucet, from Old French doucet, diminutive of dulz, dulce ("sweet, pleasant"), from Latin dulcis ("sweet, pleasant"). Unlike “strident,” which assaults with grating insistence, or “cacophonous,” which jangles with discordant multiplicity, dulcet denotes a singular, soothing clarity. It is the low hum of a cello in a near-empty hall, the murmur of a stream over smooth stones, or the whispered endearment that carries further than a shout—a sonic balm for a world too often brazen and sharp, proving the most potent communications are those that barely disturb the air.