Definition

Adjective: Having a fragrance or aroma that resembles or contains spices.

Usage

This adjective describes something that emits a smell characteristic of spices. It is typically used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb).

Examples

• The spice-scented candle filled the room with the warm aroma of cinnamon and clove.
• The air in the market was spice-scented, a blend of cumin, coriander, and cardamom.
• She received a spice-scented letter, the paper perfumed with sandalwood.

Advanced Usage

• Compound Adjective Formation: "Spice-scented" is a compound adjective formed by combining a noun ("spice") with a past participle ("scented"). This structure is common for describing sensory qualities (e.g., rose-scented, lemon-flavored).
  • The chef prepared a spice-scented oil for the dish.

Variants and Related Words

• Spicy (adj.): Having the strong, pungent flavor of spices. (Note: "Spicy" primarily refers to taste or heat, while "spice-scented" refers specifically to smell).
• Aromatic (adj.): Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.
• Perfumed (adj.): Impregnated with a sweet scent.
• Spice (n.): A substance used to flavor food, often derived from seeds, fruits, roots, or bark.

Synonyms

• Fragrant with spices
• Aromatic (when the aroma is spice-like)
• Perfumed (when the perfume is spice-based)

Antonyms

• Odorless
• Unscented
• Foul-smelling
• Malodorous

Adjective

1. smelling of spices