balsamy

1 8.1

Having a pleasant smell like pine or balm

adjective
/ˈbɔːlsəmi/

: 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

1 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

15 4.1

fragrant

31 2.2

balsamy

1 8.1

subtle

339 6.0

faint

157 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.