ADJECTIVE
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having a natural fragrance
the perfumed air of June
the odorous air of the orchard
odoriferous spices
scented flowers
How To Use sweet-smelling In A Sentence
- Unfortunately, we must forge on, following the path along this more luxuriant, sheltered coast, through ferns and sweet-smelling woods.
- We had "stowed" the hay in the loft that morning for Uncle Roger, so we felt that we had earned the right to loll on our sweet-smelling couch. The Story Girl
- On our last visit, Michelle and I had gathered a whole bunch of apple wood from the yard, so we had plenty of sweet-smelling fuel too. fig. b: fruitwood 4 smoking Open House
- Afterward, a sweet-smelling mixture of wine and honey is poured on the body.
- Blue Peter recommends sticking them into oranges to form a pomander, an archaic device to keep linen clothes fresh and sweet-smelling.
- Camellias and sweet-smelling daphnes and jasmines often bloom in February in the south.
- Ye, O most laudable, have forsaken the life that draggeth down, the delights of food and flourishing glory as transient things, and have attached yourselves unto Christ, kindled by His exceeding beauty, cleaving unto Him as sweet-smelling wild roses, and ye were God-beseemingly crowned with the crowns of the incorruptible Kingdom. The General Menaion or the Book of Services Common to the Festivals of our Lord Jesus of the Holy Virgin and of Different Orders of Saints
- Butterflies are attracted to brightly colored, sweet-smelling flowers that allow them easy access.
- And he took the hollow lyre and laid it in his sacred cradle, and sprang from the sweet-smelling hall to a watch-place, pondering sheer trickery in his heart -- deeds such as knavish folk pursue in the dark night-time; for he longed to taste flesh. Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica
- Even the tiniest garden should have room for tubs planted with sweet-smelling herbs.