perfume | ||
1. | [ noun ] (psychology) a distinctive odor that is pleasant | |
Synonyms: | scent fragrance aroma | |
Related terms: | smell incense | |
2. | [ noun ] a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor | |
Synonyms: | essence | |
Related terms: | toiletry patchouli rose_water perfumery potpourri toilet_water cologne | |
3. | [ verb ] fill or impregnate with an odor | |
Synonyms: | aromatise aromatize | |
Examples: | "orange blossoms perfumed the air in the garden" |
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Related terms: | odorize olfactory_property aroma | |
4. | [ verb ] apply perfume to | |
Synonyms: | scent | |
Examples: | "She perfumes herself every day" |
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Related terms: | groom aroma perfumery | |
Similar spelling: |
perfumer perfumed perfumery |