Definition

Having a gentle, sweet, or pleasant quality; calm and steady in nature.

Example

The douce melody of the piano filled the room with a soothing atmosphere.

Conversation

I really enjoyed that movie we watched last night.

Me too! The storyline was quite douce and captivating.

I agree, it had such a douce vibe throughout.

Absolutely, it made the whole experience feel really pleasant.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Douce → The word 'douce' comes from Old French 'dous' (meaning sweet or gentle). It refers to something that is sweet or pleasant in nature.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old French word for sweet, 'dous', to remember that 'douce' means something gentle or sweet.

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