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clove-scented

clove-scented

4.0
Smelling of cloves
  • adjective
  • /kloʊv ˈsɛntɪd/
translation icon : aroma a clavo
  • The clove-scented candles filled the room with warmth.

Examples

  • He chose a clove-scented candle to add a warm, spicy note to the room.

  • Her clove-scented perfume reminded him of festive winter holidays.

  • The clove-scented aroma filled the kitchen as she prepared the sauce.

  • I love the clove-scented air during the holidays.

  • The air was warm and clove-scented, filling the room with a sweet, spicy aroma.

  • She lit a candle that was clove-scented to create a cozy atmosphere for the evening.

  • The potpourri on the table was clove-scented, adding a festive touch to the holiday decorations.

Synonyms

fragrant
vsclove-scented
34 2.2

Having a pleasant smell like flowers or soap

is a particular spice aroma rather than an overall sweet pleasant smell
scented
vsclove-scented
13 2.3

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

is an inherent spice aroma rather than an added or manufactured fragrance
aromatic
vsclove-scented
12 4.1

Having a strong, pleasant smell like spices or flowers

is specifically a single spice aroma rather than a general distinctive smell
sweet-smelling
vsclove-scented
4 2.3

Having a pleasant scent

is a specific spice aroma rather than a generally sweet agreeable scent
spice-scented
vsclove-scented
4.0

Has the warm smell of spices like cinnamon or cloves

is focused on one exact spice aroma rather than a mixed spice smell
oloroso
vsclove-scented
8.7

Having a strong, pleasant smell like fresh bread or flowers

is a particular spice aroma rather than a general pleasant strong fragrance
strong-scented
vsclove-scented
3.7

Having a very strong smell that you notice easily

is about a particular spice aroma rather than just general intensity
perfumy
vsclove-scented
4.9

A strong smell like perfume that you notice easily

is a specific spice aroma rather than a manufactured fragrance

How Clove-Scented

overpowering
18 4.6
fragrant
34 2.2
clove-scented
4.0
faint
148 2.7
odorless
  • US
11 3.0

Surface Forms

clove-scented positive

Morphology

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

A direct compound of 'clove' and 'scented' where the meaning is clearly 'having the scent of cloves'.

Etymology

The word clove-scented joins clove and scented. Clove is the spice named for its small 'nail' shape, and scented means 'having a smell', so clove-scented means 'having the smell of cloves'.