musky-scented
- adjective
- /ˈmʌski ˈsɛntɪd/
- The musky-scented cologne lingered on his jacket all night.
Examples
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She wore a musky-scented perfume that lingered in the air.
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She preferred musky-scented candles over floral ones for her living room.
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The forest air was thick and musky-scented after the rain.
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The musky-scented candles filled the room with a warm aroma.
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The musky-scented flowers filled the air with a rich aroma, attracting many bees.
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After exploring the forest, we discovered a musky-scented plant that intrigued us.
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She lit a musky-scented candle, which created a warm and cozy atmosphere in the room.
Synonyms
A strong sweet smell that reminds you of an animal's scent
A warm, sweet smell like musk often used in perfumes
Smelling strongly of a sweet animal scent often used in perfumes
A strong musky animal smell like the scent of a civet used in perfumes
Antonyms
How Musky
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Musky-scented comes from musk, a word from Asia that meant 'a strong, warm smell' taken from a special part of the musk deer and long used in perfumes, so something musky-scented smells like that deep, warm, animal perfume.