spritzed

Gave quick squirts

Spritzed is the past tense of spritz, meaning to squirt or spray a fine mist of liquid: She spritzed perfume on her wrists, He spritzed the plants with water.

The word comes from German and suggests a quick, light application rather than a thorough soaking.

fragrance

perfume

Fragrant liquid for wearing

  • cologneLight men's fragrance
  • scentAirborne odor detected
  • mistFine airborne moisture

essence · atomizer · freshener · body spray · eau de toilette · sprayer · diffuser · aromatherapy · floral · citrus

application

pump

Fluid-moving machine

sprinkle · dab · apply · dispense · nozzle · trigger · bottle · sprayer · fine mist

mist

droplets

Minute liquid globules

  • moistureSmall amounts of liquid
  • vaporGaseous form of liquid
  • dewOvernight surface condensation

condensation · dampness · light coating · sheen · misting · humidifying · dewy · glistening · wet

refresh

invigorate

To fill with energy

freshen · awaken · perk up · energize · hydrate · pick-me-up · rejuvenate · revive · facial mist · toner

culinary

white wine

Pale fermented grape beverage

olive oil · finishing · deglazing · dressing · drizzle · zest · basting · garnish · seasoning · pan sauce

Categories
Opposites
moisture application

spritzeddried

Stripped of moisture

dried out · desiccated · dehydrated · parched · arid

liquid delivery method

spritzeddrenched

Thoroughly wet throughout

soaked · doused · flooded · poured · saturated

Phrases
Family

spritz, spritzer, spritzing, spritzes

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G