Sweet-smelling

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having a pleasant scent.

    "It was always rather refreshing to find oneself among the sweet-smelling timber and the more peaceful atmosphere of a wood-working place, on a day-work and not piece-work basis."

  2. 2
    Liked, appreciated or respected. figuratively
Adjective
  1. 1
    having a natural fragrance wordnet

Synonyms

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ambrosialaromaticbalmyfloweryfragrantfragrant

Antonyms

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smelly

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"My garden is filled with sweet-smelling blooms."

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