scented

Meanings

• adjective

  Having a pleasant or distinctive smell.

• verb

  Giving off a pleasant smell.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with scented
cent , pent , lent , vent

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Variants

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scented , scent , scenting , scents , hay-scented fern , hay-scented ferns

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Etymology

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From Old French 'escenter', from escenter, to smear, from esce, wax, and scent 'smell'.

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Trivia

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1. The human nose can distinguish over 1 trillion different scents.

2. The word 'scent' comes from the Old French word 'escenter', which means 'to smear' or 'to mark with a sign'.

3. The sense of smell is the most closely linked to memory, as it can bring back memories more vividly than any other sense.

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Related Concepts

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1. aroma: The pleasant smell given off by a substance

2. perfume: A mixture of essential oils or aroma compounds, typically intended for application to the skin or clothing

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Culture

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In literature, the sense of smell is often associated with memories and emotions. For example, in Marcel Proust's 'In Search of Lost Time', the smell of a madeleine cake triggers the narrator's memories of his childhood. In art, scents have been used to enhance the sensory experience, such as in perfume bottles or scent installations. In music, there have been attempts to create scented music, such as the Aromajet, which sprays scents in time with the music.

How to Memorize "scented"

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'scented' with the word 'pleasant smell'. Remember the first letter of each word to help remember the meaning.

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