Overscent
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌəʊvəˈsɛnt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Overscent is a verb meaning (transitive) To give too much scent to (something or someone); to scent excessively.
Meaning
(transitive) To give too much scent to (something or someone); to scent excessively.
More Meanings
- (intransitive, reflexive) To apply too much scent to oneself.
- To scent so as to cover or conceal the original odour.
- A scent that is added to or layered over another.
Example Sentences
having the stinch of his railing tongue, over-sented with the fragrant ointment of this Prince’s memory
“Just spray in front of you, dear girl,” he advises. “Then walk into the mist. It’s vulgar to overscent.”
Licking articles is sometimes seen in an experienced dog when the handler is very nervous, has sweaty palms, and overscents the article.
Cologne and perfume are nice but use in moderation. If you overscent, you run the risk that your interviewer dislikes the smell, or even has a bad reaction to it.
Word Forms
- overscents
- overscenting
- overscented
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include oversense, overperfume, oversensationalize, oversaturate, surfeit, overflavor.
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