The Opposite(Antonym) of “stink”
The antonyms of stink are fragrance and perfume. The antonyms fragrance and perfume convey a pleasant and sweet smell. They are often used to describe pleasant odors that are pleasing to the senses.
Explore all Antonyms of “stink”
- fragrance
- perfume
Definitions and Examples of fragrance, perfume
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A sweet or pleasant smell.
Example
The fragrance of freshly baked bread filled the room and made everyone's mouth water.
perfume
A fragrant liquid typically made from essential oils and used to give a pleasant scent to the body or clothing.
Example
She sprayed some perfume on her wrists before heading out to the party.
Key Differences: fragrance vs perfume
- 1Fragrance is a general term that describes a sweet or pleasant smell, while perfume is a specific type of fragrance that is typically used on the body or clothing.
- 2Fragrance can be natural or artificial, while perfume is usually made from essential oils and other synthetic ingredients.
- 3Fragrance can be found in a variety of things like flowers, fruits, and spices, while perfume is specifically designed to be worn as a personal scent.
Effective Usage of fragrance, perfume
- 1Describing Scents: Use fragrance and perfume to describe pleasant smells.
- 2Shopping for Personal Care Products: Look for products with fragrance or perfume if you want a pleasant scent.
- 3Complimenting Someone: Use fragrance or perfume to compliment someone on their pleasant scent.
Remember this!
The antonyms fragrance and perfume convey a pleasant and sweet smell, while stink conveys an unpleasant odor. Use these words to describe scents, shop for personal care products, and compliment someone on their pleasant scent.