lemon-scented

Thân thiện

A fresh lemon-scented candle burns on the kitchen counter.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having a fragrance or aroma that resembles or is characteristic of lemons.

Usage

• Used to describe objects, plants, or substances that emit a smell similar to that of a lemon.
• Typically functions as an attributive adjective, placed before the noun it modifies.

Examples

• The gardener planted lemon-scented geraniums along the path.
• She lit a lemon-scented candle to freshen the room.
• This lemon-scented cleaning product leaves a pleasant, fresh odor.

Advanced Usage

• Often used in botanical contexts to describe plants whose leaves or flowers naturally produce a lemony fragrance.
• Commonly found in product descriptions for cleaning supplies, candles, soaps, and air fresheners to denote a fresh, citrus scent.

Variants and Related Words

• Lemon-scented is a compound adjective. Its meaning is directly tied to its two components: "lemon" (the citrus fruit) and "scented" (having a particular smell).
• Lemony (adj): Having a taste or smell like that of a lemon. (e.g., ).
• Citrus-scented (adj): Having a fragrance reminiscent of citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, or limes.

Synonyms

• Citrusy: Having a scent or flavor characteristic of citrus fruits.
• Lemony: Tasting or smelling of lemon.

Antonyms

• Odorless: Having no smell.
• Malodorous: Having an unpleasant smell.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. smelling of lemons