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perfumy

Pronunciation: [pərˈfjuːmi]

Word

Learn how to use perfumy in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “scent”

(adjective) describing something that has a strong, pleasant smell, often like flowers or sweet scents. If something is perfumy, it means it smells very nice and there’s a lot of fragrance.

Example

The perfumy scent of the flowers filled the room and made everyone happy.

Example

The air wasn't perfumy at all; it smelled musty and old.

Example

Do you think this lotion is too perfumy for everyday use?

Context: “cosmetics”

(adjective) used to refer to beauty products that have a lot of fragrance. If a product is described as perfumy, it means you can smell it strongly when you use it.

Example

She loves her new perfumy shampoo because it makes her hair smell amazing.

Example

I don’t like using perfumy creams because they can be overwhelming.

Example

Is this makeup too perfumy for your liking?

How to pronounce perfumy

Pronunciation: [pərˈfjuːmi]

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