CEFR B1

sweet-smelling

adjective

Meaning

Having a pleasant, fragrant, or perfumed scent.

Examples

The florist arranged a bouquet of sweet-smelling lilies for the wedding reception.
He used a sweet-smelling soap that left a faint trail of lavender in the bathroom.

Synonyms: fragrant, aromatic, perfumed, redolent

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sweet-smelling (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌswiːtˈsmɛlɪŋ/

Definition

Having a pleasant, fragrant, or perfumed scent.

Examples

The florist arranged a bouquet of sweet-smelling lilies for the wedding reception.
He used a sweet-smelling soap that left a faint trail of lavender in the bathroom.
The bakery was filled with the aroma of sweet-smelling cinnamon rolls fresh from the oven.

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