ATTAR Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

attar

noun

ˈa-tər

variants also otto

Definition of attar

as in scent

a sweet or pleasant smell exuding the attar of jasmine, the beautifully bejeweled woman set off for the ball

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Recent Examples of attar Their flowers in pale pink or white are an afterthought to the plethora of scents – peppermint, lemon, chocolate, nutmeg, apple, ginger, apricot, attar of roses, and cinnamon, among others – that their leaves transmit upon being rubbed or crushed. — Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 6 Mar. 2025 Take the attar trail in the town of Kannauj in Uttar Pradesh, famous for the distilling of scents. — Condé Nast Traveller, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Mar. 2025 Also known as attars or absolutes, essential oils are made from fruits and plants. — Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025 Queen Charlotte had an entire room at Windsor Castle dedicated to her snuff collection, her favorite of which was named Violet Strasbourg, a blend mixed with bitter almonds, ambergris, and attar. — Lauren Puckett-Pope, Harper's BAZAAR, 5 May 2023

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Noun

They are well documented in insects and other animals, and some pheromones do not have a discernible scent, Scientific American explained.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Nobody loves bug bites, or the scent of being doused in bug spray.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of scent

Noun

Lavender Lavender is a popular garden perennial for its pleasantly calming fragrance and profuse purple blooms.

— Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
This pretty fixture works hard as a table lamp, candle warmer, and decor piece, offering a smoke-free way to add ambient light and fragrance to your space without the fire hazard.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of fragrance

Noun

The rice is stirred over medium heat for a few minutes, giving the grains time to become opaque or lightly golden and release a toasty, nutty aroma.

— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026
The specific compounds responsible for the classic smoky aroma of a campfire – phenolic compounds like guaiacol and syringol – are highly reactive.

— Michael A. Robinson, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of aroma

Noun

Use a basic dish soap that doesn’t include extra lotions and perfumes.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026
There were obstacles to women owning a home, having credit in their own name, and taking out loans, so Parton moved like perfume, wafting through the world of men while always doing things her own way.

— Shima Oliaee, Time, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of perfume

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