balsamic
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Having a pleasant smell or a soothing, healing effect.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
bawlsuhmikSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈbɔlsəmɪk
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Having the pleasant odour of balsam; balmy, fragrant.
Having the health-giving properties of balsam; soothing, restorative.
Of or relating to or containing balsam
Producing balsam.
noun
Balsamic vinegar.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Having the pleasant odour of balsam; balmy, fragrant.
Used this way, balsamic is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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- “A balsamic fragrance.”adjective
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