adj

balsamic

bawl-SA-mihk

Balsamic (adj) means having a soothing, fragrant quality like balsam. Example: “The candle had a warm, balsamic scent.”

adj

Having a soothing, fragrant quality like balsam.

"The candle had a warm, balsamic scent."

noun

Short for balsamic vinegar, a dark, sweet Italian vinegar.

"She drizzled balsamic over the salad."

How to use balsamic

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMost commonly used today for the dark, tangy-sweet Italian vinegar, though it also means "soothing and fragrant."

Common pairings

balsamic vinegar balsamic glaze balsamic reduction

Word forms

balsamics plural

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Etymology

From "balsam" plus the adjective ending -ic.

Synonyms

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Rhymes for balsamic

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Frequently asked questions

What does “balsamic” mean?

The word “balsamic” means having a soothing, fragrant quality like balsam. In plain terms, most commonly used today for the dark, tangy-sweet Italian vinegar, though it also means "soothing and fragrant.".

How do you pronounce “balsamic”?

“Balsamic” is pronounced bawl-SA-mihk (/ˌbɔːlˈsæmɪk/ in IPA).

How do you use “balsamic” in a sentence?

Here is “balsamic” used in a sentence: “The candle had a warm, balsamic scent.”

What part of speech is “balsamic”?

Depending on how it is used, “balsamic” can be an adjective and a noun.

How many meanings does “balsamic” have?

“Balsamic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having a soothing, fragrant quality like balsam.

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