rose-scented
Definition
Adjective: - Having a fragrance reminiscent of a rose: "rose-scented" describes something that emits or possesses a smell similar to that of a rose flower.
Usage Examples
- (The candle has a fragrance like a rose.)
- (The air smelled like roses.)
Advanced Usage
- "rose-scented" as a modifier: It is often used to describe products, plants, or environments that carry the distinct aroma of roses.
- The rose-scented soap left her skin feeling soft and fragrant. (The soap has a rose-like smell.)
- They enjoyed a rose-scented breeze while walking through the park. (The breeze carried the scent of roses.)
Variants and Related Words
- Rose (noun): a flower known for its beauty and fragrance.
- She gave him a bouquet of red roses. (A type of flower.)
- Scent (noun/verb): a distinctive smell; the act of imparting a smell.
- The scent of the rose filled the room. (The smell of the rose.)
- Scented (adjective): having a particular smell, often pleasant.
- The scented lotion was rose-scented. (The lotion had a rose-like fragrance.)
Synonyms
- Fragrant: having a pleasant or sweet smell.
- Aromatic: having a strong, pleasant odor.
- Perfumed: artificially or naturally scented.
Related Idioms
- "Stop and smell the roses": to take time to appreciate beauty or enjoy life.
- After working all week, he decided to stop and smell the roses in the garden. (He paused to enjoy the pleasant scents and beauty around him.)