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spice-scented

spice-scented

4.0
Has the warm smell of spices like cinnamon or cloves
  • adjective
  • /spaɪsˈsɛntɪd/
translation icon : aromático
  • Yours will be the spice-scented fern and all the oriental wealth of the wild foxglove, nodding in courtly deference as you pass.

Examples

  • Of course, if food isn't your thing, try a pumpkin spice scented face mask.

  • She lit a spice-scented candle to create a comforting atmosphere for her guests.

  • The room was filled with a spice-scented aroma, making everyone feel warm and cozy.

  • He bought a spice-scented air freshener to eliminate odors in the kitchen.

Synonyms

fragrant
vsspice-scented
34 2.2

Having a pleasant smell like flowers or soap

is specifically a warm seasoning aroma rather than a general pleasant smell
scented
vsspice-scented
13 2.3

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

is specifically the warm seasoning aroma rather than any added fragrance
perfumed
vsspice-scented
5 4.1

Has a pleasant smell from perfume or flowers

is the warm seasoning smell rather than a cosmetic or floral fragrance
peppery
vsspice-scented
5 3.9

Having a strong spicy taste or smell like black pepper

is a warmer mixed seasoning scent rather than this sharp pungency
spiced
vsspice-scented
3 1.7

Has the taste of spices like cinnamon or cloves

refers mainly to smell of mixed seasonings rather than added flavoring
vanilla-scented
vsspice-scented
1 3.5

A thing that smells of sweet vanilla, like a candle or ice cream

is a mixed seasoning scent rather than this single sweet aroma
cinnamon-scented
vsspice-scented
1 3.4

A thing that smells like cinnamon

is a general warm seasoning aroma rather than one single smell
cinnamic
vsspice-scented
9.0

Smelling or tasting like cinnamon

is a broader warm seasoning scent, not limited to one spice
clove-scented
vsspice-scented
4.0

Smelling of cloves

is a mixed seasoning aroma rather than that single strong note
ginger-scented
vsspice-scented
4.0

Having the warm smell of ginger

is a general warm seasoning smell rather than that sharp root note
anise-scented
vsspice-scented
7.1

Smelling like anise, a sweet spice like licorice

is the combined warm seasoning aroma rather than that singular licorice note
odoriferous
vsspice-scented
  • Formal
8.5

Having a pleasant smell like flowers or spices

is the warm mixed seasoning smell rather than any distinctive nonspicy aroma
strong-scented
vsspice-scented
3.7

Having a very strong smell that you notice easily

is the warm seasoning aroma rather than merely an intense general odor

Antonyms

11 3.0

Not having any smell

3 3.2

Without an added smell or perfume

How Fragrant

pungent
18 4.8
spice-scented
4.0
fragrant
34 2.2
scented
13 2.3
unscented
3 3.2

Surface Forms

spice-scented positive

Morphology

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

Formed by the compound 'spice' + 'scented' (scent + -ed); the meaning 'having the smell of spices' follows directly from the parts.

Etymology

The word spice-scented joins spice, the word for things like cinnamon or cloves, and scent, which means 'smell'. So spice-scented means 'having the smell of spices'.