sweet-smelling vs sweet

sweet vs sweet-smelling

sweet-smelling is not a noun while sweet is a noun.

sweet-smelling and sweet both are adjectives.

sweet-smelling is not an adverb while sweet is an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
sweet-smelling	No	Yes	No	No
sweet	Yes	Yes	No	Yes

As adjectives, sweet-smelling and sweet are synonyms defined as:

sweet-smelling and sweet: having a natural fragrance

Other synonyms of sweet-smelling include odoriferous, odorous, perfumed, scented, sweet-scented.

sweet-smelling (noun)	sweet (noun)
	the property of tasting as if it contains sugar
	the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
	a food rich in sugar
	a dish served as the last course of a meal

sweet-smelling (adjective)	sweet (adjective)
having a natural fragrance	not containing or composed of salt water
	(used of wines) having a high residual sugar content
	having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
	having a natural fragrance
	having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub
	pleasing to the ear
	with sweetening added
	not soured or preserved
	pleasing to the mind or feeling
	pleasing to the senses

sweet-smelling (adverb)	sweet (adverb)
	in an affectionate or loving manner (`sweet' is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of `sweetly')

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