MUSK Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word musk. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for MUSK
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aroma | nounn | |||||||
noun • any property detected by the olfactory system • a distinctive odor that is pleasant | ||||||||
bouquet | nounn | |||||||
noun • an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present • a pleasingly sweet olfactory property | ||||||||
cologne | nounn | |||||||
noun • a perfumed liquid made of essential oils and alcohol • a commercial center and river port in western Germany on the Rhine River; flourished during the 15th century as a member of the Hanseatic League | ||||||||
essence | nounn | |||||||
noun • the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience • any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted • the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work • a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor | ||||||||
fragrance | nounn | |||||||
noun • a distinctive odor that is pleasant • a pleasingly sweet olfactory property | ||||||||
odour | nounn | |||||||
noun • the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form • any property detected by the olfactory system | ||||||||
perfume | nounn | |||||||
noun • a distinctive odor that is pleasant • a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor verb • fill or impregnate with an odor • apply perfume to | ||||||||
redolence | nounn | |||||||
noun • a pleasingly sweet olfactory property | ||||||||
scent | nounn | |||||||
noun • a distinctive odor that is pleasant • an odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be traced • any property detected by the olfactory system verb • cause to smell or be smelly • catch the scent of; get wind of • apply perfume to | ||||||||
smell | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form • any property detected by the olfactory system • the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people • the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents • the act of perceiving the odor of something verb • inhale the odor of; perceive by the olfactory sense • emit an odor • smell bad • have an element suggestive (of something) • become aware of not through the senses but instinctively | ||||||||
whiff | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a short light gust of air • a lefteye flounder found in coastal waters from New England to Brazil • a strikeout resulting from the batter swinging at and missing the ball for the third strike verb • perceive by inhaling through the nose • drive or carry as if by a puff of air • strike out by swinging and missing the pitch charged as the third • smoke and exhale strongly • utter with a puff of air |