What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
overscented
Example
The hotel lobby was overscented with a strong floral fragrance. [overscented: adjective]
Example
I had to leave the store because it was overscented with too many perfumes. [overscented: past participle]
sickly
Example
The room was filled with a sickly sweet smell that made me feel nauseous. [sickly: adjective]
Example
The perfume was too sickly for my taste, so I didn't buy it. [sickly: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Sickly is more commonly used than overscented in everyday language. Sickly is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while overscented is less common and refers specifically to an excessive amount of fragrance.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between overscented and sickly?
Both overscented and sickly are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
