sweet-smelling
|sweet-smell-ing|
B2
/ˈswiːt ˌsmɛlɪŋ/
pleasant aroma
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sweet-smelling' originates from the combination of 'sweet' and 'smelling', where 'sweet' meant 'pleasing to the senses' and 'smelling' referred to the act of perceiving scents.
Historical Evolution
'Sweet-smelling' has been used in English since the late Middle Ages to describe pleasant aromas.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a pleasant scent', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a pleasant or fragrant smell.
The garden was filled with sweet-smelling flowers.
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Last updated: 2025/05/12 06:28