fragrant

adjective

fra·grant ˈfrā-grənt

Synonyms of fragrant next

: having a sweet or pleasant smell

fragrantly adverb

Choose the Right Synonym for fragrant

odorous, fragrant, redolent, aromatic mean emitting and diffusing scent.

odorous applies to whatever has a strong distinctive smell whether pleasant or unpleasant.

odorous cheeses should be tightly wrapped

fragrant applies to things (such as flowers or spices) with sweet or agreeable odors.

a fragrant rose

redolent applies usually to a place or thing impregnated with odors.

the kitchen was redolent of garlic and tomatoes

aromatic applies to things emitting pungent often fresh odors.

an aromatic blend of tobaccos

Examples of fragrant in a Sentence

The soup was fragrant with herbs and spices. the balsam fir is a favorite as a Christmas tree because it is so fragrant

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The light, fragrant cream was refreshing and contrasted well with the thick, crunchy shell. —

Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024 Drop in single blooms of fragrant freesia or paperwhites to suggest singularly beautiful snowflakes. —

Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024 Between perched bouquets of red carnations and roses (references to the designer’s work) and fragrant Byredo candles, guests celebrated Chavarria’s prolific impact – a culmination of years of worldbuilding around notions of evolving masculinity and contemporary Chicano identity. —

Freya Drohan, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024 Palo santo has quickly become a mainstay and trendy product sought after for its stated spiritual and medicinal properties, as well as its fragrant scent. —

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