mint-scented

Thân thiện

A fresh mint-scented candle burns on the windowsill.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having a fragrance or aroma that resembles that of mint, a fresh and aromatic herb.

Usage

• The word "mint-scented" is used attributively to describe a noun, indicating that the noun possesses a smell characteristic of mint.
• It is typically hyphenated when used before a noun.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • She lit a mint-scented candle to freshen the room.
  • The garden was filled with mint-scented geraniums.
  • He prefers mint-scented shaving cream.

Advanced Usage

• Descriptive Use: Often used in marketing, product descriptions, and sensory writing to evoke a specific, clean, and refreshing aroma.
  • The mint-scented lotion provided a cooling sensation.

Variants and Related Words

• Minty (adj): Having the taste or smell of mint. (e.g., )
• Scented (adj): Having a pleasant smell, often because a fragrance has been added. (e.g., )

Synonyms

• Mint-fragranced: Having the fragrance of mint.
• Minty: Tasting or smelling of mint.

Antonyms

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

Related Phrases

• Scented with mint: A more descriptive phrase with a similar meaning.
  • The soap was scented with mint and eucalyptus.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. smelling of mint