fragrancelessly
|fra-grance-less-ly|
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/ˈfreɪɡrənsˌlɛsli/
(fragranceless)
without fragrance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fragrancelessly' originates from the word 'fragrance', which comes from Latin, specifically the word 'fragrantia', where 'fragrans' meant 'smelling sweet'.
Historical Evolution
'fragrantia' transformed into the Old French word 'fragrance', and eventually became the modern English word 'fragrance'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a sweet or pleasant smell', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner lacking fragrance.
The room was fragrancelessly clean, devoid of any scent.
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Last updated: 2025/03/12 18:28
