Antonyms for perfumy


Grammar : Adj
Spell : noun pur-fyoom, per-fyoom; verb per-fyoom, pur-fyoom
Phonetic Transcription : noun ˈpɜr fyum, pərˈfyum; verb pərˈfyum, ˈpɜr fyum


Definition of perfumy

Origin :
  • 1530s, "fumes from a burning substance," from Middle French parfum (16c.), from parfumer "to scent," from Old Provençal perfumar or cognate words in dialectal Italian (perfumare) or Spanish (perfumar), from Latin per- "through" (see per) + fumare "to smoke" (see fume (n.)). Meaning "fluid containing agreeable essences of flowers, etc.," is attested from 1540s.
  • As in odorous : adj having fragrance
  • As in scented : adj fragrant
  • As in sweet : adj nice-smelling
  • As in perfumed : adj aromatic
  • As in fragrant : adj smelling pleasant
Example sentences :
  • Thaine was sitting beside Leigh now, under the perfumy white honeysuckle blossoms.
  • Extract from : « Winning the Wilderness » by Margaret Hill McCarter
  • Sophy received a silver Maltese Cross, and little Albinia a perfumy rose-leaf bracelet.
  • Extract from : « The Young Step-Mother » by Charlotte M. Yonge
  • It was a warm, luxurious air, perfumy, breathing of that refinement which is possible to mere wealth.
  • Extract from : « Phoebe, Junior » by Mrs [Margaret] Oliphant

Synonyms for perfumy

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