scentingly

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

scenting +‎ -ly

Adverb[edit]

scentingly (comparative more scentingly, superlative most scentingly)

  1. (dated) allusively; indirectly
  2. With a scent or fragrance.
    • 2000, James M. Hawes, Dead long enough, page 16:
      And now you are just standing quietly in front of your lifeline map, nice long drink in hand, fine dinner roasting away safely and scentingly in the Aga in the house across the yard, wine uncorked and ready, beds made and aired, []