dulcet •\ˈdəl-sət\• adjective 1. pleasing to the ear 2. extremely pleasant in a gentle way The word dulcet has appeared in 14 New York Times articles in the past year, including on July 1 in "Look Who's Talking for Mr. Peanut Now" by Stuart Elliott: The mascot is Mr. Peanut, the symbol of the Planters brand since 1916. In a campaign for a new product line, Planters Nut-rition Sustaining Energy Mix, the comedian Bill Hader takes over as the voice of Mr. Peanut, succeeding the actor Robert Downey Jr. ... Mrs. Wixom praises the way Mr. Hader "adds a lot in the studio" as he performs the voice work. "We're trying to make the most of it," she adds, as additional ads are produced. The magazine ads began appearing in May and are scheduled to continue running through October. They, too, present Mr. Peanut's encouraging words, minus the dulcet tones of Mr. Hader. Learn more about the word "dulcet" and see usage examples across a range of subjects on the Vocabulary dictionary.