Muskiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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muskiest
[ หmสskiษชst ]
smell, odor
Muskiest is the superlative form of the adjective 'musky', which describes something that has an odor reminiscent of musk. Musk is a strong-smelling substance secreted by the musk gland of male musk deer. It is often used in perfumes and fragrances. When something is described as the muskiest, it means it has the strongest musk scent compared to others. This term may also apply metaphorically to situations or places that evoke a similar sense of strong, earthy aroma.
Synonyms
aromatic, fragrant, strong-smelling
Examples of usage
- The muskiest perfume in the shop captivated many customers.
- As we walked through the dense forest, the muskiest smell filled the air.
- He preferred the muskiest scents when selecting fragrances.
- The muskiest cheese in the market had everyone talking.
Translations
Translations of the word "muskiest" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mais musgoso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ เคเคพเคเคฆเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช am moosigsten
๐ฎ๐ฉ paling berlumut
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะนะผะพั ะฝะฐัััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ najbardziej mchu
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใ่ใใใ
๐ซ๐ท le plus mousseux
๐ช๐ธ el mรกs musgoso
๐น๐ท en yosunlu
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์ฅ ์ด๋ผ๊ฐ ๋ง์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฃูุซุฑ ุทุญูุจูุง
๐จ๐ฟ nejmohovatฤjลกรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ najmohovejลกรญ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ่่็
๐ธ๐ฎ najbolj mahovita
๐ฎ๐ธ mossigast
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตาฃ ะผาฏะบััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แงแแแแแแ แแฃแงแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษn yosunlu
๐ฒ๐ฝ el mรกs musgoso
Word origin
The term 'musky' originates from the late Middle Ages, derived from the late Latin word 'muscus,' which referred to a substance produced by musk deer. The use of musk as a scent can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where it was valued for its intoxicating fragrance and used in perfumes, incense, and medicinal practices. The evolution of the term into its comparative and superlative forms, such as 'muskier' and 'muskiest,' emerged over time as the fragrance became more prominent in the scented products of European markets. The notion of musk and its derivatives has been culturally significant, often evoking themes of nature and primal instincts. Today, musky scents remain popular in perfumery, often blending with floral or woody notes to create complex and alluring fragrances.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,833, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.
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