faint scent

Frequency: 6.88.1 per million words

a smell that is not strong or clear

scentADJECTIVE + NOUN

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faint

Examples (10)

  • I caught a faint scent of jasmine as I walked past the garden.
  • There was only a faint scent of perfume left on her scarf.
  • She detected a faint scent of smoke, indicating a potential fire.
  • A faint scent of old books always reminds him of his grandfather's study.
  • Even after washing, a faint scent of garlic lingered on her hands.
  • The detective tried to pick up a faint scent of the suspect's trail.
  • Could you smell that faint scent of vanilla in the air?
  • The room had a faint scent of lavender from the dried flowers.
  • He noticed a faint scent of disinfectant in the hospital corridor.
  • Despite the open windows, a faint scent of damp earth remained.