Fragrance Descriptions

9 words in this vocabulary list

noun a distinctive, typically pleasant smell

  • The aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the room.
  • I love the aroma of baking bread in the house.
  • That candle has such a nice aroma, dude.
  • The aroma of success surrounded her as she accepted the award.

noun the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something, especially something abstract, that determines its character

  • The essence of the research study lies in its methodology and findings.
  • The essence of a good movie is a captivating storyline.
  • The essence of a perfect burger is the juicy patty and melted cheese.
  • In literature, the essence of a poem can be found in its underlying themes and emotions.

noun a fruit-flavored taste or smell

adjective having a strong pleasant taste or smell of fruit

  • The wine had a delightful fruity aroma with hints of berries and citrus.
  • I love snacking on fresh, fruity grapes in the afternoon.
  • That smoothie was so fruity, it hit the spot!
  • Her personality is so vibrant and fruity, always bringing a burst of energy to the room.

noun a part of the body that is used for smelling and breathing

verb the action of causing a tickling sensation on the nose

adjective describing the act of causing a sensation on the nose

  • The sensation of a nose tickling can be quite distracting during a serious meeting.
  • I can't stop sneezing, my nose is tickling like crazy!
  • My nose was tickling so bad, I thought I was going to sneeze my brains out.
  • The thought of her upcoming performance made her feel like her nose was tickling with excitement.

noun the quality of being strong and sharp in taste or smell

  • The pungency of the spices in the dish was quite overpowering.
  • Wow, that chili has some serious pungency to it!
  • I can't handle the pungency of that hot sauce.
  • The pungency of his words left a lasting impact on her.

noun a type of flowering plant

verb past tense of rise

adjective having a pink or red color like a rose

  • The rose is a symbol of love and beauty in many cultures.
  • She bought a bouquet of roses for her mother's birthday.
  • He's always giving her roses, he must really like her.
  • Despite facing many challenges, she rose to the occasion and succeeded.

adjective describing someone who is overly critical or disdainful

adverb in a manner that is overly critical or disdainful

  • The professor had a sniffy attitude towards students who did not meet his high academic standards.
  • She gave me a sniffy look when I told her I couldn't make it to her party.
  • Don't be so sniffy about trying new foods, you might actually like it!
  • His sniffy remarks about my work made me doubt my abilities.

adjective Having a pleasant smell

  • The sweet smelling flowers in the garden added a pleasant fragrance to the air.
  • I love walking by the sweet smelling bakery on my way to work.
  • That candle is so sweet smelling, it's lit!
  • His sweet smelling words were like a breath of fresh air in the midst of chaos.

noun great enthusiasm and energy

verb to add interest or excitement to something

  • The chef added a touch of lemon zest to the dish to enhance the flavor.
  • I love the zest of this salsa, it really packs a punch!
  • She's got so much zest, she's always the life of the party.
  • His zest for life is contagious, always looking for new adventures.