How to say “dulcet” in verbal English (or slang)?
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For example, if somebody sitting next to me hummed or sang a song and I want to tell him that his song is dulcet, in a polite but informal manner (or even slang). How can I express that?
Should I just simply say "it sounds good" or "it sounds nice"? Or there are some better ways to say it?
Thanks!
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For example, if somebody sitting next to me hummed or sang a song and I want to tell him that his song is dulcet, in a polite but informal manner (or even slang). How can I express that?
Should I just simply say "it sounds good" or "it sounds nice"? Or there are some better ways to say it?
Thanks!
adjectives slang formality conversation
asked Nov 3 at 15:03
H42
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What is your purpose for saying it?
– Jim
Nov 3 at 17:18
Hi, it is just an example. I want to know how to say "dulcet" in an informal/verbal way.
– H42
Nov 4 at 20:52
The word "dulcet" is often paired with "tones" e.g. "the dulcet tones of your favourite easy listening tunes"
– samgak
Nov 4 at 21:01
Also, 'dulcet' is relatively rare. It's not naturally used even in formal speech or writing. It's a bit of a cliche for purple prose or poetry.
– Mitch
Nov 4 at 21:28
What are you asking for that's not provide simply by the dictionary definition of "dulcet"?
– Mark Beadles
Dec 5 at 0:36
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For example, if somebody sitting next to me hummed or sang a song and I want to tell him that his song is dulcet, in a polite but informal manner (or even slang). How can I express that?
Should I just simply say "it sounds good" or "it sounds nice"? Or there are some better ways to say it?
Thanks!
adjectives slang formality conversation
asked Nov 3 at 15:03
H42
1063
For example, if somebody sitting next to me hummed or sang a song and I want to tell him that his song is dulcet, in a polite but informal manner (or even slang). How can I express that?
Should I just simply say "it sounds good" or "it sounds nice"? Or there are some better ways to say it?
Thanks!
adjectives slang formality conversation
adjectives slang formality conversation
asked Nov 3 at 15:03
H42
1063
asked Nov 3 at 15:03
H42
1063
edited Nov 4 at 20:53
asked Nov 3 at 15:03
H42
1063
asked Nov 3 at 15:03
H42
1063
asked Nov 3 at 15:03
H42
1063
1063
1
What is your purpose for saying it?
– Jim
Nov 3 at 17:18
Hi, it is just an example. I want to know how to say "dulcet" in an informal/verbal way.
– H42
Nov 4 at 20:52
The word "dulcet" is often paired with "tones" e.g. "the dulcet tones of your favourite easy listening tunes"
– samgak
Nov 4 at 21:01
Also, 'dulcet' is relatively rare. It's not naturally used even in formal speech or writing. It's a bit of a cliche for purple prose or poetry.
– Mitch
Nov 4 at 21:28
What are you asking for that's not provide simply by the dictionary definition of "dulcet"?
– Mark Beadles
Dec 5 at 0:36
add a comment |
1
What is your purpose for saying it?
– Jim
Nov 3 at 17:18
Hi, it is just an example. I want to know how to say "dulcet" in an informal/verbal way.
– H42
Nov 4 at 20:52
The word "dulcet" is often paired with "tones" e.g. "the dulcet tones of your favourite easy listening tunes"
– samgak
Nov 4 at 21:01
Also, 'dulcet' is relatively rare. It's not naturally used even in formal speech or writing. It's a bit of a cliche for purple prose or poetry.
– Mitch
Nov 4 at 21:28
What are you asking for that's not provide simply by the dictionary definition of "dulcet"?
– Mark Beadles
Dec 5 at 0:36
1
1
What is your purpose for saying it?
– Jim
Nov 3 at 17:18
What is your purpose for saying it?
– Jim
Nov 3 at 17:18
Hi, it is just an example. I want to know how to say "dulcet" in an informal/verbal way.
– H42
Nov 4 at 20:52
Hi, it is just an example. I want to know how to say "dulcet" in an informal/verbal way.
– H42
Nov 4 at 20:52
The word "dulcet" is often paired with "tones" e.g. "the dulcet tones of your favourite easy listening tunes"
– samgak
Nov 4 at 21:01
The word "dulcet" is often paired with "tones" e.g. "the dulcet tones of your favourite easy listening tunes"
– samgak
Nov 4 at 21:01
Also, 'dulcet' is relatively rare. It's not naturally used even in formal speech or writing. It's a bit of a cliche for purple prose or poetry.
– Mitch
Nov 4 at 21:28
Also, 'dulcet' is relatively rare. It's not naturally used even in formal speech or writing. It's a bit of a cliche for purple prose or poetry.
– Mitch
Nov 4 at 21:28
What are you asking for that's not provide simply by the dictionary definition of "dulcet"?
– Mark Beadles
Dec 5 at 0:36
What are you asking for that's not provide simply by the dictionary definition of "dulcet"?
– Mark Beadles
Dec 5 at 0:36
add a comment |
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For slang do not use "sweet" safest bet is
That's a nice melody.
Just be sure there is no partner the other side who may be called Melody.
Alternatively as long as they are not South African you could say
That's a nice tuuunnee
In fact why not just simply say
That's a nice song.
answered Dec 5 at 0:16
KJO
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“Melodic ditty” does not sound like something a native speaker of English would be likely to say, and it’s certainly not slang (quite the opposite – it would be considered rather high in register).
– Janus Bahs Jacquet
Dec 5 at 0:23
@JanusBahsJacquet Unless brought up east side of London since I was an Essex lad. Aint had a blade in me ribs yet.
– KJO
Dec 5 at 0:25
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You can use "sweet."
What a sweet song!
That sounds so sweet.
answered Nov 4 at 21:02
nmar
2111
Are you commenting on the song or the singing?
– Jim
Nov 4 at 21:03
add a comment |
2 Answers
2
active
oldest
votes
2 Answers
2
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
up vote
1
down vote
accepted
For slang do not use "sweet" safest bet is
That's a nice melody.
Just be sure there is no partner the other side who may be called Melody.
Alternatively as long as they are not South African you could say
That's a nice tuuunnee
In fact why not just simply say
That's a nice song.
answered Dec 5 at 0:16
KJO
1,804313
2
“Melodic ditty” does not sound like something a native speaker of English would be likely to say, and it’s certainly not slang (quite the opposite – it would be considered rather high in register).
– Janus Bahs Jacquet
Dec 5 at 0:23
@JanusBahsJacquet Unless brought up east side of London since I was an Essex lad. Aint had a blade in me ribs yet.
– KJO
Dec 5 at 0:25
add a comment |
up vote
1
down vote
accepted
For slang do not use "sweet" safest bet is
That's a nice melody.
Just be sure there is no partner the other side who may be called Melody.
Alternatively as long as they are not South African you could say
That's a nice tuuunnee
In fact why not just simply say
That's a nice song.
answered Dec 5 at 0:16
KJO
1,804313
2
“Melodic ditty” does not sound like something a native speaker of English would be likely to say, and it’s certainly not slang (quite the opposite – it would be considered rather high in register).
– Janus Bahs Jacquet
Dec 5 at 0:23
@JanusBahsJacquet Unless brought up east side of London since I was an Essex lad. Aint had a blade in me ribs yet.
– KJO
Dec 5 at 0:25
add a comment |
up vote
1
down vote
accepted
up vote
1
down vote
accepted
For slang do not use "sweet" safest bet is
That's a nice melody.
Just be sure there is no partner the other side who may be called Melody.
Alternatively as long as they are not South African you could say
That's a nice tuuunnee
In fact why not just simply say
That's a nice song.
answered Dec 5 at 0:16
KJO
1,804313
For slang do not use "sweet" safest bet is
That's a nice melody.
Just be sure there is no partner the other side who may be called Melody.
Alternatively as long as they are not South African you could say
That's a nice tuuunnee
In fact why not just simply say
That's a nice song.
answered Dec 5 at 0:16
KJO
1,804313
edited Dec 5 at 0:51
answered Dec 5 at 0:16
KJO
1,804313
answered Dec 5 at 0:16
KJO
1,804313
answered Dec 5 at 0:16
KJO
1,804313
1,804313
2
“Melodic ditty” does not sound like something a native speaker of English would be likely to say, and it’s certainly not slang (quite the opposite – it would be considered rather high in register).
– Janus Bahs Jacquet
Dec 5 at 0:23
@JanusBahsJacquet Unless brought up east side of London since I was an Essex lad. Aint had a blade in me ribs yet.
– KJO
Dec 5 at 0:25
add a comment |
2
“Melodic ditty” does not sound like something a native speaker of English would be likely to say, and it’s certainly not slang (quite the opposite – it would be considered rather high in register).
– Janus Bahs Jacquet
Dec 5 at 0:23
@JanusBahsJacquet Unless brought up east side of London since I was an Essex lad. Aint had a blade in me ribs yet.
– KJO
Dec 5 at 0:25
2
2
“Melodic ditty” does not sound like something a native speaker of English would be likely to say, and it’s certainly not slang (quite the opposite – it would be considered rather high in register).
– Janus Bahs Jacquet
Dec 5 at 0:23
“Melodic ditty” does not sound like something a native speaker of English would be likely to say, and it’s certainly not slang (quite the opposite – it would be considered rather high in register).
– Janus Bahs Jacquet
Dec 5 at 0:23
@JanusBahsJacquet Unless brought up east side of London since I was an Essex lad. Aint had a blade in me ribs yet.
– KJO
Dec 5 at 0:25
@JanusBahsJacquet Unless brought up east side of London since I was an Essex lad. Aint had a blade in me ribs yet.
– KJO
Dec 5 at 0:25
add a comment |
up vote
0
down vote
You can use "sweet."
What a sweet song!
That sounds so sweet.
answered Nov 4 at 21:02
nmar
2111
Are you commenting on the song or the singing?
– Jim
Nov 4 at 21:03
add a comment |
up vote
0
down vote
You can use "sweet."
What a sweet song!
That sounds so sweet.
answered Nov 4 at 21:02
nmar
2111
Are you commenting on the song or the singing?
– Jim
Nov 4 at 21:03
add a comment |
up vote
0
down vote
up vote
0
down vote
You can use "sweet."
What a sweet song!
That sounds so sweet.
answered Nov 4 at 21:02
nmar
2111
You can use "sweet."
What a sweet song!
That sounds so sweet.
answered Nov 4 at 21:02
nmar
2111
answered Nov 4 at 21:02
nmar
2111
answered Nov 4 at 21:02
nmar
2111
answered Nov 4 at 21:02
nmar
2111
2111
Are you commenting on the song or the singing?
– Jim
Nov 4 at 21:03
add a comment |
Are you commenting on the song or the singing?
– Jim
Nov 4 at 21:03
Are you commenting on the song or the singing?
– Jim
Nov 4 at 21:03
Are you commenting on the song or the singing?
– Jim
Nov 4 at 21:03
add a comment |
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What is your purpose for saying it?
– Jim
Nov 3 at 17:18
Hi, it is just an example. I want to know how to say "dulcet" in an informal/verbal way.
– H42
Nov 4 at 20:52
The word "dulcet" is often paired with "tones" e.g. "the dulcet tones of your favourite easy listening tunes"
– samgak
Nov 4 at 21:01
Also, 'dulcet' is relatively rare. It's not naturally used even in formal speech or writing. It's a bit of a cliche for purple prose or poetry.
– Mitch
Nov 4 at 21:28
What are you asking for that's not provide simply by the dictionary definition of "dulcet"?
– Mark Beadles
Dec 5 at 0:36