Douceur — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /dü-ˈsər/ dou·ceur

Meaning & Definition of Douceur

Douceur (noun)

  1. a conciliatory gift

Douceur (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in bribe, sop

    similar: bribe, peace offering, sop, advance, loan
    opposite: bestowal, comp, donation, donative, fairing (British), freebie, gift, giveaway, handsel, lagniappe, largesse, present, presentation, alms, benefaction, beneficence, benevolence, charity, contribution, dole, handout, oblation, offering, philanthropy, tithe, box (British), care package, foy (chiefly Scottish)

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Douceur

The most common words with a similar meaning to Douceur:

bribe, peace offering, sop, advance, loan

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Douceur

Words with the opposite meaning of Douceur:

bestowal, comp, donation, donative, fairing, freebie, gift, giveaway, handsel, lagniappe, largesse, present, presentation, alms, benefaction, beneficence, benevolence, charity, contribution, dole, handout, oblation, offering, philanthropy, tithe, box, care package, foy

Origin & Etymology of Douceur

French, pleasantness, from Late Latin dulcor sweetness, from Latin dulcis

First known use: 1721

Frequently Asked Questions about Douceur

What does "Douceur" mean?

"Douceur" means a conciliatory gift. As a noun, it is defined as: a conciliatory gift.

What is another word for "Douceur"?

Other words for "Douceur" include bribe, peace offering, sop, advance and loan. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Douceur" you intend.

What is the opposite of "Douceur"?

Antonyms of "Douceur" include bestowal, comp, donation, donative, fairing, freebie, gift and giveaway.

Is "Douceur" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Douceur" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Douceur"?

"Douceur" is pronounced /dü-ˈsər/ and divided into syllables as dou·ceur.

What is the origin of the word "Douceur"?

"Douceur" comes from French, pleasantness, from Late Latin dulcor sweetness, from Latin dulcis. First known use: 1721.

What is another word for "Douceur" meaning "as in bribe, sop"?

When "Douceur" (noun) means as in bribe, sop, synonyms include bribe, peace offering, sop, advance and loan. Opposites in this sense include bestowal, comp, donation and donative.