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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

  • (..) Yes, sir, - Sir, - Oh, Deputy Fields, I've been meaning to talk to you, Some of the men are complaining about your heavy use of perfume, Well, sir, I will lower my voice and start wearin' Old Spice - if it makes those men happy, - Oh, It's not a question of a leopard (..)
    1994 The Glass Shield