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balsam-scented

balsam-scented

7.0
Having a sweet, pine-like smell
  • adjective
  • /ˈbɔːlsəmˌsɛntɪd/
translation icon : con aroma a bálsamo
  • In her garden, balsam-scented candles added a soothing fragrance to the evening air.

Examples

  • The balsam-scented breeze drifted through the pine forest, refreshing everyone on the hike.

  • The balsam-scented pillow reminded him of childhood vacations in the mountains.

  • The balsam-scented products are my favorite!

  • I love balsam-scented candles!

  • The balsam-scented candles filled the room with a warm and inviting aroma.

  • As she walked through the garden, the balsam-scented flowers surrounded her with their pleasant scent.

  • In the winter, I enjoy using balsam-scented lotions to evoke memories of the holidays.

Synonyms

fragrant
vsbalsam-scented
34 2.2

Having a pleasant smell like flowers or soap

expresses the same pleasant idea but names the resin aroma
scented
vsbalsam-scented
13 2.3

A thing like soap or a candle that has a pleasant smell because perfume was added

is limited to one natural resin aroma, not any added scent
aromatic
vsbalsam-scented
12 4.1

Having a strong, pleasant smell like spices or flowers

names one particular resin aroma, not any strong smell
perfumed
vsbalsam-scented
5 4.1

Has a pleasant smell from perfume or flowers

refers to a natural resin smell rather than an added fragrance
sweet-smelling
vsbalsam-scented
4 2.3

Having a pleasant scent

focuses specifically on the resin smell rather than sweetness
sweet-scented
vsbalsam-scented
1 3.0

Having a pleasant sweet smell

means the pleasant scent but specifies the resin character
balsamy
vsbalsam-scented
8.1

Having a pleasant smell like pine or balm

focuses on that resin aroma rather than any general fragrance
balsamic
vsbalsam-scented
6.6

Having a sweet, pleasant smell that calms

is narrower in use, pointing to the specific resin scent

How Fragrant

pungent
18 4.8
aromatic
12 4.1
balsam-scented
7.0
fragrant
34 2.2
scented
13 2.3
odorless
  • US
11 3.0

Surface Forms

balsam-scented positive

Morphology

balsam-scented = balsam + scented (transparent) = balsam + scent + ed

The compound clearly indicates 'having the scent of balsam' formed from 'balsam' + 'scented', which learners can readily interpret.

Etymology

The word balsam-scented starts with balsam, an old word for a sweet, sticky sap from fragrant trees used as a 'balm' or 'perfume', and the second part, scented, means 'having a smell'. So balsam-scented simply means 'smelling like balsam', a warm, soothing tree scent.