perfume

Definition

  • noun: a liquid substance that you put on your body in small amounts in order to smell pleasant
  • noun: the scent of something sweet-smelling
  • verb: to fill or cover (something) with a pleasant smell
  • verb: to fill or imbue with an odor
  • synonyms: scent, fragrance, aroma

Examples

  • The meal included a delicate fish 'perfumed' with butter and herbs.

  • The 'perfume' [='fragrance, scent'] of lilies filled the room.

  • a time when it was common for men to 'perfume' their hair

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) They are hard to love. The poor disgust us because they are us, shorn of our illusions. They show us what we'd look like without our fine clothes. How'd we smell without perfume. Can I ask you about a personal matter? Of course. The king mentioned that since your reunion, you haven't joined him (..)
    2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: The Broken Man Season: 6 Episode 7