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Definition of doux

doux

/duː/
doux
Plural:doux
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• adjective

1

Designating champagne or sparkling wine that is very sweet, typically containing more than 50 grams of residual sugar per liter.

Example

"They celebrated the anniversary with a mildly chilled, doux champagne that paired perfectly with the fruit dessert."

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• noun

1

A very sweet champagne or sparkling wine.

Example

"For the final course, the sommelier recommended a rich doux to complement the heavy chocolate cake."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In English, 'doux' is highly restricted to the domain of wine and champagne to denote extreme sweetness, functioning as a false friend for those who know the French word's broader meanings of 'soft' or 'gentle'.

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• Nearby Words

doughnut
douglas fir
douro
doux
dove
dovekie
dowel

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed directly from French 'doux' (sweet, soft), which descends from the Latin 'dulcis' (sweet).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Doux. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/doux
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