Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having a fragrance or aroma that resembles vanilla: Describes something that emits a scent similar to that of the vanilla bean or vanilla flavoring.

Usage

• The adjective "vanilla-scented" is used attributively (before a noun) to describe an object that has been given or naturally possesses a vanilla-like smell.
• It is a compound adjective formed by combining the noun "vanilla" with the past participle "scented."

Examples

• The vanilla-scented candle filled the room with a warm, comforting aroma.
• She prefers to use vanilla-scented lotion after her shower.
• The bakery was recognizable from down the street by its vanilla-scented air.

Advanced Usage

• Hyphenation Rule: The hyphen is used to link "vanilla" and "scented" when they function together as a single adjective preceding a noun (e.g., a vanilla-scented room). When the phrase follows the noun as a predicate adjective, the hyphen is often omitted (e.g., The room was vanilla scented).
• Comparative and Superlative Forms: While less common, the forms "more vanilla-scented" and "most vanilla-scented" can be used for comparison.

Variants and Related Words

• Vanilla (adj): Having the flavor of vanilla; also used metaphorically to mean plain, conventional, or standard.
• Scented (adj): Having a pleasant smell, often because a fragrance has been added.
• Vanilla-fragranced (adj): A near-synonym, though "vanilla-scented" is more frequently used.
• Vanilla bean (n): The fruit pod of the vanilla orchid, which is the source of natural vanilla flavor and fragrance.

Synonyms

• Vanilla-fragranced
• Vanilla-perfumed
• Vanilla-aromatic

Antonyms

• Odorless
• Unscented
• Foul-smelling
• Malodorous

Adjective

1. smelling of vanilla