Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dulcify
verb
/ˈdʌl.sɪ.faɪ/
Definition
To make sweet or sweeter; to sweeten.
Examples
- The chef decided to dulcify the dish by adding honey.
- Her gentle words dulcified the tension in the room.
- He tried to dulcify his harsh critique with compliments.
Meaning
Dulcify refers to the act of making something more pleasant or agreeable, often in a metaphorical sense as well as in a literal one, like sweetening a substance or softening a harsh situation.
Synonyms
- sweeten
- soften
- mellow
- calm
- pacify
