Definition

A term used to refer to a beloved woman or sweetheart, often in a romantic context.

Example

He always spoke of her as his dulcinea, cherishing her above all others.

Conversation

Have you met Jake's new girlfriend?

Yeah, I think he calls her his dulcinea.

That's sweet! I wonder how they met.

I heard it was at a coffee shop downtown.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dulcinea → The word originates from Spanish 'Dulcinea', which is derived from 'dulce' (meaning sweet). It refers to a sweet or beloved woman, often used in a romantic context, particularly in literature such as Cervantes' 'Don Quixote'.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dulce', which means sweet in Spanish, to remember that 'Dulcinea' refers to a beloved or sweet woman.

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