The aroma of the food wafted through the air, tantalizing our senses.

Meaning: The pleasant smell of the food moved through the air, making us want to eat it.

Choice of Words: Aroma means a distinctive smell, especially one that is pleasant. Wafted means to move gently through the air. Tantalizing means to tease or tempt someone with something desirable. Senses are the faculties by which we perceive the world around us, such as sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.

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