Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Smelling of apples: Having a fragrance or aroma that resembles that of apples.

Usage

• As an adjective: Used to describe something that emits a scent similar to that of fresh apples. It typically modifies a noun directly.
  • The candle was apple-scented and filled the room with a sweet, fruity aroma.
  • She prefers apple-scented shampoo for its fresh smell.

Advanced Usage

• Descriptive use in marketing and products: Commonly used to describe the fragrance of consumer goods like candles, soaps, air fresheners, and cleaning products.
  • The new line of apple-scented cleaners promises a natural and inviting freshness.

Variants and Related Words

• Apple fragrance (noun phrase): The scent of apples.
• Apple aroma (noun phrase): The distinctive smell of apples.

Synonyms

• Fragrant like apples: Having a pleasant smell reminiscent of apples.
• Apple-fragranced: An alternative compound adjective with the same meaning.

Notes

• This is a compound adjective formed by combining the noun "apple" with the adjective "scented." It functions as a single descriptive unit.
• It is typically hyphenated when used before a noun (e.g., an apple-scented lotion) but may sometimes appear without a hyphen in more informal or descriptive contexts.

Adjective

1. smelling of apples