Pronunciation: /siˈjɑʒ/

Definitions of sillage

noun a term used in perfumery to describe the trail of scent left behind by a fragrance

Example Sentences

A1 The sillage of the perfume lingered in the room long after she had left.

A2 I could smell the sillage of his cologne as he walked by.

B1 The sillage of the flowers in the garden was intoxicating.

B2 She could always tell when he was near by the sillage of his signature scent.

C1 The sillage of the expensive perfume filled the entire ballroom.

C2 The sillage of the incense wafted through the ancient temple, creating a mystical atmosphere.

verb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 She sillaged through the forest, leaving a trail of fallen leaves behind her.

A2 The dog sillaged through the mud, making a mess of the garden.

B1 The artist sillaged paint across the canvas, creating a beautiful masterpiece.

B2 The chef sillaged spices into the dish, adding depth of flavor.

C1 The dancer sillaged gracefully across the stage, captivating the audience with her movements.

C2 The author sillaged words onto the page, weaving a compelling narrative.

adjective not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The sillage of the perfume was very strong and lasted all day.

A2 She could smell the sillage of his cologne from across the room.

B1 The sillage of the flowers filled the entire garden with a sweet fragrance.

B2 The sillage of the candle lingered in the room long after it had been extinguished.

C1 The sillage of the incense wafted through the air, creating a serene atmosphere.

C2 The sillage of the perfume left a lasting impression on everyone she passed by.

adverb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 She walked sillage through the garden, leaving a faint trail of perfume behind her.

A2 The bakery's delicious scent sillage filled the entire street, tempting passersby to come inside.

B1 The campfire smoke sillage drifted towards the tents, making everyone cough and move away.

B2 The strong sillage of his cologne lingered in the room long after he had left.

C1 The sillage of the incense wafted through the cathedral, creating a serene atmosphere for worshipers.

C2 Her sillage was so captivating that people would turn their heads as she walked by, trying to catch another whiff.

pronoun not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 Sillage is the trail of scent that a person leaves behind them.

A2 I could smell her sillage long after she had left the room.

B1 The sillage of the perfume was so strong that it filled the entire room.

B2 He was known for his distinctive sillage that could be recognized anywhere.

C1 The sillage of her perfume lingered in the air, creating a sense of mystery.

C2 The sillage of the cologne was so powerful that it left a lasting impression on everyone in the room.

preposition not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The cat ran sillage the fence.

A2 She walked sillage the river to get to the park.

B1 The hikers followed the trail sillage the mountain.

B2 The detective tracked the suspect sillage the alleyway.

C1 The artist's brush strokes flowed sillage the canvas with precision.

C2 The dancer moved sillage the stage with grace and elegance.

conjunction not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 I like the sillage of your perfume.

A2 The sillage of the flowers filled the room with a pleasant scent.

B1 The sillage of the bakery enticed customers to come inside.

B2 The sillage of the cologne lingered in the air long after he had left.

C1 The sillage of the incense wafted through the temple, creating a peaceful atmosphere.

C2 Her perfume had such a strong sillage that people could smell it from across the room.

interjection not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 Sillage! I just saw a shooting star!

A2 Sillage, that was a close call!

B1 Sillage! Look at that beautiful rainbow.

B2 Sillage, I can't believe we made it to the top of the mountain!

C1 Sillage, isn't this sunset breathtaking?

C2 Sillage, I am truly grateful for this moment of peace and serenity.

article not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The sillage of the perfume lingered in the room long after she had left.

A2 I could smell the sillage of her cologne as she walked past me.

B1 The sillage of the flowers filled the garden with a sweet fragrance.

B2 The sillage of the incense wafted through the air, creating a peaceful atmosphere.

C1 The sillage of the chef's cooking drew in customers from the street.

C2 The sillage of the essential oils in the spa created a calming ambiance for the guests.

Examples of sillage in a Sentence

formal The sillage of the perfume lingered in the room long after she had left.

informal I could smell the sillage of her cologne from across the room.

slang That perfume has such a strong sillage, it's like a cloud around her.

figurative The sillage of her presence could be felt even though she was miles away.

Grammatical Forms of sillage

plural

sillages

comparative

more sillage

superlative

most sillage

present tense

sillage

future tense

will sillage

perfect tense

has sillage

continuous tense

is sillage

singular

sillage

positive degree

sillage

infinitive

to sillage

gerund

sillaging

participle

sillaged

Origin and Evolution of sillage

First Known Use: 1850 year
Language of Origin: French
Story behind the word: The word 'sillage' originates from the French language.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in perfumery to describe the trail or scent left behind by a perfume wearer, the term 'sillage' has since been adopted in other contexts to refer to the lingering impression or impact of something.