perfumy
- adjective
- /pərˈfjuːmi/
- Formal
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superficial
- Her speech sounded perfumy, full of elegant words but little real meaning.
Examples
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The film was visually stunning but felt a bit perfumy and lacked emotional depth.
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Some critics found the restaurant's decor perfumy, prioritizing style over comfort.
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That dress is too perfumy.
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Isn't that outfit a bit too perfumy for a casual event?
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The event was lovely, but the decorations felt too perfumy and didn't convey any real warmth.
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Although the new fragrance is popular, many say it seems perfumy and lacks genuine character.
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Her writing style is often described as perfumy, impressing with its flair but offering little substance.
Synonyms
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7.8
A thing that looks showy but is cheap and low quality
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9.9
Attractive in a bright, showy way but not honest or valuable
Showy art that follows old academic rules and lacks new ideas
Antonyms
How Superficial
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Perfumy can also mean seeming elegant but shallow, and it comes from perfume; like a heavy scent that hides the real smell, 'perfumy' describes style or words that cover up a lack of true depth.