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Meaning of scent
The primary meaning of the word "scent" is a smell, especially a pleasant one, perceived through the sense of olfaction.
Etymology of scent
The word "scent" has its roots in the Old French word "sent" or "sentir", which is derived from the Latin word "sentire", meaning to feel or perceive
Historically, the word "scent" was used to describe a smell or odor, and over time it has evolved to include a range of related meanings, including the act of perceiving or detecting a smell
Synonyms
Definitions
- A smell, especially a pleasant one, perceived through the sense of olfaction
- * A distinctive smell, especially one associated with a particular substance or material
- * To detect or follow the smell of something, especially in order to find it
Usage Examples
- The scent of freshly baked cookies filled the air
- * The dog used its keen sense of scent to track the rabbit
- * The perfume had a strong, overpowering scent that lingered for hours
Antonyms
stench
stink
reek
foulness
fetor
putridity
malodour
nastiness
foulness
badness
unpleasantness
offensiveness
repulsiveness
disgust
distaste
aversion
hatred
dislike
odorlessness
scentlessness
fragrancelessness