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perfuming

 

[ pərˈfjuːmɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

creating fragrance

Perfuming refers to the act of applying or producing a pleasant scent, often through the use of essential oils, perfumes, or other aromatic substances. This practice has been utilized for centuries across various cultures, primarily for enhancing personal scent, masking body odor, or for ceremonial purposes. It can also involve the creation of fragrant environments, such as in homes or public spaces, utilizing scented candles, incense, or air fresheners. The art of perfuming has evolved, leading to the development of intricate fragrance compositions and the cosmetic industry focusing on perfumes.

Synonyms

aromatizing, fragrancing, scenting

Examples of usage

  • She spent the afternoon perfuming her new garden.
  • The boutique was perfuming the air with its latest fragrance.
  • He enjoys perfuming his clothing with a light scent.
  • Perfuming can uplift one's mood and enhance surrounding atmosphere.

Translations

Translations of the word "perfuming" in other languages:

🇵🇹 perfumando

🇮🇳 परफ्यूमिंग

🇩🇪 Parfümieren

🇮🇩 mempersembahkan parfum

🇺🇦 парфумування

🇵🇱 perfumowanie

🇯🇵 香水をつける

🇫🇷 parfumer

🇪🇸 perfumando

🇹🇷 parfümleme

🇰🇷 향수 뿌리기

🇸🇦 تعطير

🇨🇿 parfémování

🇸🇰 parfumovanie

🇨🇳 喷香水

🇸🇮 parfumeranje

🇮🇸 ilmvörður

🇰🇿 иістендіру

🇬🇪 პარაფიუმირება

🇦🇿 parfümləmə

🇲🇽 perfumando

Etymology

The word 'perfuming' derives from the Latin 'perfumare', which means 'to smoke through'. The prefix 'per-' implies 'through', while 'fumare' means 'to smoke'. This reflects the ancient methods of creating fragrances that often involved burning aromatic substances to release their scents into the air. Over time, the practice of perfuming evolved, particularly during the Middle Ages in Europe, where perfumes were used for both personal and medicinal purposes. In the 19th century, advancements in chemistry led to the synthetic production of fragrance compounds, significantly impacting the perfume industry. Today, perfuming encompasses a vast range of products and practices, from personal fragrances to home scenting, with a rich history that speaks to its cultural significance across different societies.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,179, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.