- Today's Word
Dulcetude
[duhl-si-tood]
Definition
- (noun) A mellifluous blend of “dulcet” (sweet and melodious) and “beatitude” (a state of sublime bliss), this term describes a state of pure, blissful enchantment evoked by experiencing exquisitely sweet and melodious sounds or harmonies that seem to caress the senses with their dulcet allure.
Example
As the skilled harpist’s fingers danced across the strings, the dulcetude of the ethereal melodies filled the concert hall, enveloping the audience in a sublime state of blissful enchantment, their souls caressed by the sweet, melodic allure of the dulcet harmonies.
Fun Fact
The concept of “dulcetude” celebrates the idea that certain auditory experiences can be so exquisitely sweet and melodious that they induce a state of pure, blissful enchantment within the listener. It suggests a musical experience so dulcet and harmonious that it transcends mere sonic appreciation, instead evoking a profound sense of sublime bliss and melodic rapture – a true immersion in the dulcetude of sweet, enchanting melodies that caress the soul with their dulcet allure.
(adjective) Not expressed directly; indirect or evasive; also describes something angled or slanting rather than straight.
Rather than criticizing his boss outright, Marcus made an oblique comment about “leadership styles in general.”