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sweet-scented

American  
[sweet-sen-tid] / ˈswitˌsɛn tɪd /

adjective

  1. having a pleasant and sweet smell; fragrant.

Etymology

Origin of sweet-scented

First recorded in 1585–95

Example Sentences

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I drew in a deep breath of the sweet-scented air and let it out, letting go of all the frustration and the dark mood that had been hanging over me.

From Literature

Now, she honors his memory by planting sweet-scented roses that he cherished.

From New York Times

Now, she honors his memory through planting the sweet-scented roses he cherished.

From Los Angeles Times

Set in a leafy patio garden with sweet-scented jasmine blossoming at one side, the collection conveyed an intimate feel.

From Seattle Times

It sounded lovely, the name of that Ghanaian town, and she imagined a sleepy cluster of homes on stretches of sweet-scented grasslands.

From Literature

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