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perfume

/ˈpɜːfjuːm/ /pɚˈfjuːm/

Meanings
noun
A pleasant smell; the scent, odor, or odoriferous particles emitted from a sweet-smelling substance; a pleasant odor

Examples :

"The perfume from the new flower shop filled the air, making the street pleasant. "
substance material chemistry appearance

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perfumed verb

/pərˈfjuːmd/ /pɜːˈfjuːmd/

To apply perfume to; to fill or impregnate with a perfume; to scent.

"She perfumed her scarf with lavender oil before leaving for work. "

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particles noun

/ˈpɑːtɪkl̩z/ /ˈpɑɹtɪkl̩z/

A very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something.

"Dust particles floated in the sunbeam coming through the window. "

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substance noun

/ˈsʌbstəns/

Physical matter; material.

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

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atmosphere noun

/ˈæt.məsˌfɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/

The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body.

"The atmosphere was thick with the smell of popcorn, as the kids gathered for the movie night. "

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relaxing verb

/rɪˈlæksɪŋ/ /riˈlæksɪŋ/

To calm down.

"After a long day at work, taking a warm bath is very relaxing. "

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lavender noun

/ˈlæv.ən.də/ /ˈlæv.ən.dɚ/

Any of a group of European plants, genus, Lavandula, of the mint family.

"My grandmother grows lavender plants in her garden. "

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agreeable noun

/əˈɡɹiːəbl/

Something pleasing; anything that is agreeable.

"The warm sunshine was a pleasant agreeable, making the day enjoyable. "

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odoriferous adjective

/ˌəʊdəˈɹɪfəɹəs/ /ˌoʊdəˈɹɪfəɹəs/

Having an odor or fragrance.

"The odoriferous flowers in the garden attracted many bees. "

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impregnate verb

/ɪmˈpɹɛɡneɪt/

To cause to become pregnant.

"The farmer used artificial insemination to impregnate the cow. "

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pleasant noun

/ˈplɛzənt/

A wit; a humorist; a buffoon.

"The dinner party was a success thanks to the pleasant, who kept everyone laughing with his silly jokes. "

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smelling verb

/ˈsmɛlɪŋ/

To sense a smell or smells.

"I can smell fresh bread."

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beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"