seaweed; kelp
Used in a Sentence
dulce
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for dulce.
Editorial note
Even in Dulce et decorum est -- though the meaning's straightforward, there are plenty of small, subversive (and pretty) ideas in the meter.
Examples19
Definitions3
Parts of speech1
Quick take
seaweed; kelp
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of dulce gathered in one view.
A female given name from Spanish, equivalent to English Dulcie.
Alternative form of dulse. [A seaweed of a reddish-brown color (Palmaria palmata) which is sometimes eaten, as in Scotland.]
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for dulce.
noun
seaweed; kelp
noun
A female given name from Spanish, equivalent to English Dulcie.
noun
Alternative form of dulse. [A seaweed of a reddish-brown color (Palmaria palmata) which is sometimes eaten, as in Scotland.]
Example sentences
Even in Dulce et decorum est -- though the meaning's straightforward, there are plenty of small, subversive (and pretty) ideas in the meter.
I'm not sure Wilfred Owen's Dulce et decorum est is anything other than straight down the line, but it made me cry when I first read it.
I agree with your parent that the reference gave the impression of having misunderstood the film It's like someone is raving about the military, and someone quotes appending Dulce et decorum est below.
So, the words dulce et decorum are arguably not in character in the sense that the speaker (an older man, far past the point of joining any army) can't live up to them, but they are entirely in character with the tone, spirit and content of the first three books of Odes.
The second is “Dulce et decorum est”, which we studied and analysed for “O” level.
Or that "Dulce et Decorum est" was required study material in the English Literature classes.
As Wilfred Owen said "Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori" is a lie and I agree wholeheartedly.
My required reading at school included "Dulce Et Decorum Est" by Wilfred Owen.
For those unaware (or too lazy to go to the website) the transliteration is as follows: 'Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori' -> Sweet and fitting it is for the fatherland to die.
Maybe I could get tattoo-cliche-style text but with offensive wording like 'Dulce et decorum est...'.
It should be noted that in the original latin work, 'Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori...' the phrase is also spoken with irony/satire, but then subsequently taken out of context and used to rally the troops.
"My friend, you would not tell with such high zest To children ardent for some desperate glory, The old Lie: Dulce et decorum est Pro patria mori"
Quote examples
The second is “Dulce et decorum est”, which we studied and analysed for “O” level.
Or that "Dulce et Decorum est" was required study material in the English Literature classes.
As Wilfred Owen said "Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori" is a lie and I agree wholeheartedly.
My required reading at school included "Dulce Et Decorum Est" by Wilfred Owen.
Proper noun examples
For those unaware (or too lazy to go to the website) the transliteration is as follows: 'Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori' -> Sweet and fitting it is for the fatherland to die.
Maybe I could get tattoo-cliche-style text but with offensive wording like 'Dulce et decorum est...'.
It should be noted that in the original latin work, 'Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori...' the phrase is also spoken with irony/satire, but then subsequently taken out of context and used to rally the troops.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use dulce in a sentence?
Even in Dulce et decorum est -- though the meaning's straightforward, there are plenty of small, subversive (and pretty) ideas in the meter.
What does dulce mean?
seaweed; kelp
What part of speech is dulce?
dulce is commonly used as noun.