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balsamy

balsamy

8.1
Having a pleasant smell like pine or balm
  • adjective
  • /ˈbɔːlsəmi/
translation icon : balsámico
  • The air in the pine forest was filled with a balsamy scent that lingered after the rain.

Examples

  • She loved the balsamy fragrance of the ointment, which reminded her of her grandmother's home remedies.

  • A balsamy breeze drifted through the window, bringing with it a subtle, soothing aroma.

  • The balsamy scent filled the room.

  • I love the balsamy fragrance of this candle.

  • A balsamy breeze drifted through the window, bringing with it a subtle, soothing aroma.

  • The air in the pine forest was filled with a balsamy scent that lingered after the rain.

  • She loved the balsamy fragrance of the ointment, which reminded her of her grandmother's home remedies.

Synonyms

balsamic
vsbalsamy
6.6

Having a sweet, pleasant smell that calms

focuses on fragrance rather than soothing medicinal effects
balsam-scented
vsbalsamy
7.0

Having a sweet, pine-like smell

includes general aromatic or containing qualities beyond scent

How Fragrant

aromatic
12 4.1
fragrant
34 2.2
balsamy
8.1
subtle
276 6.0
faint
148 2.7

Surface Forms

balsamy positive

Morphology

balsamy = balsam (transparent) = balsam + y

The word 'balsamy' is transparently derived from 'balsam' with the suffix '-y' indicating 'having the qualities of'.

Etymology

The word balsamy comes from the old word balsam, a sticky plant substance used as a 'balm' to heal and to make perfumes. So balsamy means having that warm, soothing, fragrant smell, like a comforting ointment.