They smelled delicious and warm.

Meaning: This sentence describes the appealing aroma and temperature of the freshly baked cookies.

Choice of Words: Smelled means to use your nose to detect an odor. Delicious means very pleasing to the taste or smell. Warm means slightly hot, but not hot enough to burn.

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They gave off a delightful and cozy aroma.

Meaning: This sentence also describes something that has a nice smell, but it adds that the smell makes you feel good too. It's like saying, The freshly baked bread filled the kitchen with a delicious aroma that made everyone feel cozy and at home.

Choice of Words: Gave off means to release or emit something, like a smell or sound. Delightful means something that brings great pleasure or joy. Cozy means warm, comfortable, and inviting. Aroma means a pleasant smell. When you put them together, "They gave off a delightful and cozy aroma" means that something has a wonderful smell that makes you feel comfortable and happy.

Their scent was both enticing and comforting.

Meaning: This sentence is similar to the previous two, but it emphasizes that the smell is both pleasant and calming. It's like saying, The lavender candle emitted a scent that was both inviting and relaxing, helping me to unwind after a long day.

Choice of Words: Scent is another word for smell. Enticing means something that makes you want to have or do something. Comforting means something that makes you feel better or more relaxed. When you put them together, "Their scent was both enticing and comforting" means that something has a smell that is both attractive and soothing.

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