sweet vs sweet-smelling

sweet-smelling vs sweet

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

sweet and sweet-smelling both are adjectives.

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

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

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

sweet and sweet-smelling: having a natural fragrance

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

sweet (noun)	sweet-smelling (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 (adjective)	sweet-smelling (adjective)
not containing or composed of salt water	having a natural fragrance
(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 (adverb)	sweet-smelling (adverb)
in an affectionate or loving manner (`sweet' is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of `sweetly')

Difference between sweet and sweet-smelling

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