sweet-scented
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of sweet-scented
First recorded in 1585–95
Example Sentences
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Now, she honors his memory by planting sweet-scented roses that he cherished.
From New York Times • Jul. 26, 2022
Now, she honors his memory through planting the sweet-scented roses he cherished.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 12, 2022
Set in a leafy patio garden with sweet-scented jasmine blossoming at one side, the collection conveyed an intimate feel.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 7, 2022
They were fresh—soft and sweet-scented, like they’d just come out of the box.
From Salon • Sep. 8, 2013
The sides of the glen were shaggy with last year’s bracken, among which the tight-curled fronds of spring were just thrusting through the sweet-scented earth.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
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