Definition

The quality or state of having a strong, sweet smell that is often associated with musk, a substance used in perfumes.

Example

The muskiness of the perfume made it very popular among buyers.

Conversation

Have you noticed the muskiness in that new candle we bought?

Yeah, it's really strong but oddly comforting.

I thought it might be too much at first, but now I love it.

Same here! It adds a nice, warm vibe to the room.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Muskiness → It is formed from "musk" (from Middle French *musc*, meaning a strong-smelling substance) and "-iness" (meaning the quality of). The word "muskiness" refers to the quality of having a strong, musky scent.

Memory Tip

Think of the strong-smelling substance 'musk' and remember that 'muskiness' means the quality of having that strong scent.

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